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DEFINITION: n. The sense of discomfort created when "a couple" says you are welcome to stay, even though their behavior suggests that you are getting in the way. v. To sit uncomfortably between two lovers.
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Wedgehog
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: wej-hawg
Sentence: Joe couldn't completely understand why his friend Rob's mother had invited him over for dinner when she and her husband were planning a night at the movies. After they left and Rob's girlfriend showed up he understood his role as a wedgehog.
Etymology: wedge (something that serves to part, split, divide) + hedgehog ( an obstructive device consisting of steel bars, angle irons, etc., usually embedded in concrete, designed to damage and impede the boats and tanks of a landing force on a beach)
Peadyaid
Created by: serendipity9000
Pronunciation: pee-dee-a-ed
Sentence: I was supposed to stay overnight, but her boyfriend nibbling on her ear the whole time peadyaid me right out the door.
Etymology: PDA is shorthand for Public Display of Affection - played with the sounds and came up with this.
Gooseberrytude
Created by: TJayzz
Pronunciation: Gooz-buree-tude
Sentence: When Jill and Roger invited Mike to stay overnight, due to the snowstorm raging outside, he didn't think he would have to spend the whole evening feeling a right gooseberrytude while they smooched on the sofa.
Etymology: Gooseberry (a third person in the company of two lovers, who would rather be alone) + Intrude (being in a place or situation where one is unwelcome) = Gooseberrytude
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COMMENTS:
a little offbeat but nice - Jabberwocky, 2008-07-21: 14:03:00
A bit crazy, but sounds nice - OZZIEBOB, 2008-07-22: 06:02:00
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Paltrudement
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: pal-TROOD-muhnt
Sentence: Bob, aka Robbie, didn't wish to paltrude when his friends, Phil and Pauline, became interlocked in a submission hold. And despite Phil's assurances that he was only teaching Pauline self-defence, an overpowering feeling of paltrudement told Bob it was time to leave.
Etymology: PAL: chum, friend, mate; TRUDE: push & -MENT: action, act or process; the instrument or means of.
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COMMENTS:
when I first read your word I thought of pall as in "glut or surfeit" which would work as well - Jabberwocky, 2008-07-21: 14:05:00
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Unsavoyeurism
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: un-SAV-or-e-yur-ism
Sentence: When Harry and Sally invited Vern to hang around even as they continued petting and making out, Vern felt an almost overwhelming attack of unsavoryeurism as he tried, unsuccessfully, to avoid actually watching them,
Etymology: Blend of the words 'unsavory' (adj. socially or morally objectionable or offensive) and 'voyeurism' (the compulsion to seek sexual gratification by secretively looking at sexual objects or acts; the actions of a Peeping Tom)
Threet
Created by: mplsbohemian
Pronunciation: THREET
Sentence: His two friend had told Alex it was fine that he stay for the movie, but as they grew more amorous, he realised he was more a threet than a treat.
Etymology: three + threat
Embareassment
Created by: Osomatic
Pronunciation: em + bare + ass + ment
Sentence: They said I could stay and watch "Lost" but all the smooching and hands down pants were creating far too much embareassment.
Etymology: embarassment with "bare ass."
Awkwove
Created by: weareallbeautiful
Pronunciation: aw-k-w-uh-v
Sentence: Christine felt so awkwove around Robbie and Rita because they were so wrapped up in each other (literally) that she left the room.
Etymology: awkward+love
Invitationitis
Created by: texmom
Pronunciation: in va tay shun eye tis
Sentence: He had the distinct feeling of invitationitis when the kissing started.
Etymology: invitation - asked to come/stay itis - illness
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by suzanne. Thank you suzanne! ~ James
texmom - 2007-05-31: 21:41:00
I enjoyed thinking of this one! And isn't it the truth!
Today's definition was suggested by suzanne. Thank you suzanne. ~ James