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DEFINITION: v., To receive a gift covered in previously used wrap. n., Recycled gift-wrap, may or may not suit the occasion.
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Glitterpirate
Created by: Ismelstar
Pronunciation: [glit-er-pahy-ruht]
Sentence: Proudly, I presented, Joyce, my new girlfriend with her Christmas gift. After a nip here and a tug there, came a silent curse when the tape took with it a miniscule sliver of shiny paper. Too late, I realize she was a glitterpirate, salvaging the glistening golds of celebratory wrapping paper for future escapades.
Etymology: A mash-up of, "glitter", (n) showy splendor, (v) to make a brilliant show small glittering ornaments and "pirate", (n) any plunderer, predator or (v) to take or entice away for one's own use. Antonyms: sparkelescuttle
Pastiwrap
Created by: jajsr
Pronunciation: Pass-tee-rap
Sentence: Joan was amazed at Frank's ability to wrap presents. The box was beautifully wrapped with an intricate bow to match. But upon further inspection of Frank's box, Joan noticed a small portion of a "From - To" sticker on the side and she knew it was pastiwrapped.
Etymology: Combination of "Past" - Having existed or taken place in a period before the present; and "Wrap" - to cover especially by winding or folding.
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COMMENTS:
Ha ha ha....Good one! - metrohumanx, 2008-12-23: 10:17:00
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Wrapcycled
Created by: xirtam
Pronunciation: rap-sahy-kuhl-d
Sentence: To save money Bill wrapcycled all the paper from the gifts he had received and used on what he gave away.
Etymology: Wrap: From Gift Wrap - a tough paper used for wrapping. + Recycled: to undergo reuse or renewal; be subject to or suitable for further use, activity, etc.
Wrapredux
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: rap-re-dux
Sentence: Trying his best to put positive spin on his miserly habit of reusing wrapping paper, Elmore blithely referred to it as 'rapredux', thinking others would regard it and his stinginess favorably.
Etymology: Blend of wrap and redux....('to bring back')
Packwrapt
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: pak/rapt
Sentence: Stan was such a packwrapt that he had a huge stash of wrapping paper from years of birthdays and Christmases. He preferred the collage effect where he would glue various papers together to make an interesting package.
Etymology: pack rat + wrap
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COMMENTS:
Great word again! I am totally enwraptured with it!! - Stevenson0, 2007-12-19: 10:36:00
I think that Stan might have "Rats in the attic." Good word! - OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-19: 17:57:00
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Threadbearinggifts
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: tshred bay ring g ifff ts
Sentence: the unwise men always come threadbearinggifts
Etymology: threadbare, bearing gifts
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COMMENTS:
Verry econo-merry! - metrohumanx, 2008-12-23: 10:12:00
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Cheapoabre
Created by: mezebra
Pronunciation: chee-po-abray
Sentence: She cheapoabres presents all the time.
Etymology:
Preusedcellophane
Created by: gemmgemms
Pronunciation: pre-ews-da-sel-oh-fane
Sentence: She clearly showed her recognition of the previosly used wrapping paper she had used to wrap his sons birthday present.
Etymology: pre:before + used + cellophane:thin plastic sheeting
Wrapsimonious
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: rap/si/mo/ni/ous
Sentence: Joe recycles nothing, so when he carefully removes the paper from his gifts, he is just being wrapsimonious, so he won't have to purchase any.
Etymology: WRAPSIMONIOUS - from WRAP (wrapping paper) + PARSIMONIOUS (excessively cheap, frugal)
Giftskinning
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: gift-SKIN-ning
Sentence: Although Bob couldn't resist using his skills as a taxidermist when unwrapping presents; more often than not, despite his painstaking peelings, his giftskinning ended in a wrapsidermical stuff-up. And many a time on Christmas day a wrapclamation catastrophe found him in deep depression, suffering from another bout of the yuleskinner blues.
Etymology: Gift: a present & Skinning: remove outer layer or epidermis; fig to remove covering.
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COMMENTS:
Your word stuck me as so appropriate to the two seasons, Christma and hunting, that are shared here in the Rocky Mountain northwest. Very timely create! - silveryaspen, 2008-12-22: 14:47:00
Remember" Ghost Riders in The Sky?"
....I just KNEW you would! - metrohumanx, 2008-12-23: 10:16:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by kabloozie. Thank you kabloozie. ~ James
By the way, if you're looking for the some cool ideas to help make reused wrapping paper actually look good, check out Franke James's article Green Delights of Junk Mail Gift Wrap on PlanetGreen. ~ James
silveryaspen - 2008-12-22: 19:02:00
Excellent. Easy to remember and fun to say ... meaning so easily apparent.
Today's definition was suggested by kabloozie. Thank you kabloozie. ~ James
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