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DEFINITION: n., A person who exudes confidence and a strong offensive odor. v., To be blithely yet resolutely unaware of one's own odors.
Verboticisms
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Reekognition
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: ree-kog-nih-shun
Sentence: He was strong in body, mind, and odor - yes, his reekognition could use a little work.
Etymology: reek, recognition
B.o.dacious
Created by: rikboyee
Pronunciation: bee-oh-day-shuss
Sentence: as he walked in the room with a stinky swagger, it was clear just how b.o.dacious he had become
Etymology: b.o. [body odour], bodacious
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COMMENTS:
b.o.dourful word - petaj, 2007-10-02: 08:24:00
Creative and clever! - Scrumpy, 2007-10-02: 08:59:00
A good and clever word. - OZZIEBOB, 2007-10-02: 18:04:00
A good and clever word. - OZZIEBOB, 2007-10-02: 18:04:00
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Pongfident
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: pong fidd ent
Sentence: His pongfidence was craptivating.
Etymology: confident, pong
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COMMENTS:
pongilicious! - Nosila, 2010-02-01: 18:01:00
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Philistink
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪləˌstɪŋk/
Sentence: The culture in the U.S. is such that we've become quite sensitive to body odors, so it takes a true philistink to blissfully remain odorous in the face of wrinkled noses, backpedaling, and flat-out insults.
Etymology: From philistine (a person who is lacking in or smugly indifferent to cultural values, intellectual pursuits, aesthetic refinement, etc.) + stink (a strong, offensive smell)
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COMMENTS:
I'm not actually sure how many people are familiar with the word "philistine," and it's just not as funny if you have to look up the definition. - ErWenn, 2007-10-02: 01:40:00
I got it straight off. Good one. - petaj, 2007-10-02: 08:29:00
great word ErWenn - it conveys the appropriate attitude as well - gets my vote - Jabberwocky, 2007-10-02: 12:48:00
There's a strong sense about it. Sentence so true. Excellent - OZZIEBOB, 2007-10-02: 18:45:00
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Confiscents
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: kon fa sens
Sentence: Adam Reek was no ordinary salesman. Every lunch he went for a run and came back to stink up the whole office. He was so delusional he thought that the ladies in the office were envious of his confiscents and mistook their attention for attraction. The receptionist, Rose Aroma, particularly objected to his stench, as it permeated the entire office and she was afraid people might think it emanated from her. She complained, but the boss reminded her that Adam somehow sold more than anyone else in the office (obviously by phone and Internet)and was a valued employee of distinktion. Yes, thought Rose, rank has it's privileges.
Etymology: Confidence (freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities) & Scents (smell, stench, aroma,odor,olfactory senses)
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COMMENTS:
"Rank" has its privileges! Ha! - karenanne, 2010-02-02: 17:20:00
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Distinkt
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: dis stinkt
Sentence: When Rodney returned from his lunch run each noon, Hazel found him to be distinkt,not distinct. He absolutely reeked of overconfidence and exuded a stench of airogance.
Etymology: Distinct ( recognizable; marked) & Stink (smell badly and offensively)
Upfunky
Created by: tizher
Pronunciation:
Sentence: Because Roger was always upfunky in the afternoon his colleagues used the stairs.
Etymology: "Up" from close up and from (on a)high "funky" - not smelling quite right.
Poopularity
Created by: lumina
Pronunciation: poop/yoo/lare/ity
Sentence: Norman thought it was a good thing when the boss told him he could join the crew on their rooftop lunch area. It had a great view, fresh air, and all the hot ladies seemed to be up there about noon. He had no idea it had nothing to do with his personality, but instead, everything to do with his poopularity. Everyone was convinced he not only ran in the park across the street daily, but that he also rolled around on the grass like dogs do when they find a scent they want to wear.
Etymology: poop (P.U.) popularity
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COMMENTS:
nice, in a not nice way - galwaywegian, 2008-09-02: 07:12:00
Love your voLUMINous wit! - metrohumanx, 2008-09-02: 16:41:00
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Olfactassault
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: Ol-facta-salt
Sentence: The hideous odors emanating from Horace following his workouts amounted to an olfactassault on his co-workers
Etymology: Olfactory + assault
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by IneffableDawn. Thank you IneffableDawn! ~ James
lumina - 2008-09-04: 00:51:00
Oooooo...I get so excited when I win! I'd like to thank...of course Jesus...my parents...for without them I wouldn't be here...the academy of course...my agent...oh wait, I don't have one...(music starts to play me out)OH! There's that music!!! Um...and...Well, I guess this means...You LIKE me...You really, really LIKE me!
lumina - 2008-09-04: 07:27:00
Hey...hours ago it said "I" won. ? Oops...never mind... *blush*
Today's definition was suggested by OZZIEBOB. Thank you OZZIEBOB. ~ James