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DEFINITION: n. A momentary break in the time-space continuum, which often occurs while showering, and leaves one wondering whether or not they have shampooed their hair. v. To lose track of time while showering.
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Xanapoo
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: zan-uh-poo
Sentence: Don't know if it is the streaming water, the warmth of the mist or the fragrant lather in her hair but her morning shower sends Jill to Xanapoo. The only thing that brings her back to chilling reality is her small-capacity water heater.
Etymology: Xanadu (a place of great beauty, luxury, and contentment) + shampoo (to wash the head or hair)
Showeringslower
Created by: abrakadeborah
Pronunciation: show-er-ing-slow-er
Sentence: Aquamaureena got swept away into a dream state by the soothing tranquil warm waters using her lavender aromatherapy bodywash. When she finally opened her eyes, she realized she was showeringslower and had to be at work in ten minutes!
Etymology: Showering; the act of taking a shower. Added > Slower;to slow down.
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COMMENTS:
Welcome Back, abrakadeborah...we have missed you! - Nosila, 2009-09-07: 23:36:00
WOW~thank you! I've kinda missed doing this...:)~ - abrakadeborah, 2009-09-16: 11:14:00
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Timewarpwash
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: tyme/worp/wash
Sentence: S... Another day another timewarpwash - did I just get in or am I just getting out?
Etymology: time warp + wash
Shampnesia
Created by: Count
Pronunciation: shamp-nesch-eyah
Sentence:
Etymology: shamp- (shampoo) + nesia (amnesia)
Didjavu
Created by: Discoveria
Pronunciation: did-ja-voo
Sentence: Annie, who frequently suffered from attacks of didjavu, could empty an entire bottle of shampoo on a really bad day.
Etymology: Pun on deja vu, to sound like "did ya?" as in 'did you or did you not...?'
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COMMENTS:
Wonderful! - ErWenn, 2007-02-10: 01:50:00
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Engrossoak
Created by: CharlieB
Pronunciation: en-grow-soak
Sentence: Liz was so engrossoaked in her ritual pampering in the shower after a hard day at work that she lost track of time.
Etymology: engross (to absorb the attention) + soak (to bathe thoroughly)
Nozzlebrain
Created by: bettyann9
Pronunciation: noz-l-brane
Sentence: I forgot to rinse the shampoo out of my hair this morning. What a nozzlebrain!
Etymology: Nozzle + brain
Tardishampoo
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: tar diss sham poo
Sentence: Rosie lost all track of time and space when she entered the shower and commenced her tardishampoo. She was running late today and accidentally grabbed the Drano instead, as her eyes were closed to keep out the stinging. When she realized she had grabbed the wrong product, she went to call a doctor for advice, but Dr.Who???
Etymology: TARDIS (Dr.Who's phonebox/spaceship which is an acronym for "TIME AND RELATIVE DIMENSIONS IN SPACE"...it's actually a huge space inside). & Shampoo (to wash, lather and rinse hair & product which cleans hair).
Shamnesia
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: sham-nee-zha
Sentence: It was not going to be a good day. While in the shower, Sue passed through a watergate and suffered a bout of shamnesia. Later, she showed up at work with fresh-smelling, albeit greasy hair.
Etymology: shampoo, amnesia
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Today's definition was suggested by pandafever. If you have an idea that you'd like verbotomized, send it to us! Go to: http://www.verbotomy.com/verbinition.php.
Thanks! ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by pandafever. If you have an idea that you'd like verbotomized, send it to us! Go to: http://www.verbotomy.com/verbinition.php.
Thanks! ~ James