Verboticism: Technoloquate
DEFINITION: To engage in conversation while using a technical device, like a TV or computer, to keep you sharp, in case the discussion gets dull.
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Yesdearing
Created by: KristinA
Pronunciation: yes-dear-ing
Sentence: Because of past experience, Mary knew to discuss her home renovation plans with her husband before the start of football season. His yesdearing had caused problems with their last remodel, specifically when the pink carpet was installed in the master bedroom.
Etymology: "yes dear" and "hearing"
Convitechni
Created by: kellii3
Pronunciation: con-vi-tech-ni
Sentence: my mum started arguing with me that i wasnt listening to what she was saying and that i waspaying more attention to what was on the t.v so i turned round and said to her i am listening im using convitechni.
Etymology: con-(convosation) vi-(not sure made it up) techni-(technical)
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COMMENTS:
i love my new word - kellii3, 2007-07-24: 14:35:00
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Klixon
Created by: porsche
Pronunciation: clix/on
Sentence: Klixon is a language that doesn't use vocal cords.
Etymology: Klingon + clicks
Xtroverse
Created by: administraitor
Pronunciation: ex-tro-verse
Sentence: "I'm listening!" insisted George to his girlfriend. It was hard for her to believe, however, as his xtroversing caused his thumbs to twitch over his game controller whenever she spoke.
Etymology: x-box + converse + extrovert
Techcommune
Created by: irminem
Pronunciation: teck-com-mune
Sentence: In this technological era, most people are not comfortable engaging in face to face conversation; so they techcommune in order to keep the discourse lively.
Etymology: tech-from technology + commune-from communicate
Repartéch
Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: rep-ar-take
Sentence: Ronnie's repartéch ruined Rita's reasoning as he wrongfully responded to her request while wrestling with the remote.
Etymology: repartée + technical
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COMMENTS:
great word - Jabberwocky, 2007-07-24: 14:51:00
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Gabdget
Created by: mplsbohemian
Pronunciation: GAB-jeht
Sentence: When Alex's girlfriend gabdgetted with him for three hours, her eyes glued to her Razr, he realised she wasn't for him.
Etymology: gab + gadget.
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COMMENTS:
Is Alex ever going to find true love? - Jabberwocky, 2007-07-24: 16:12:00
I'm actually deriving a perverse pleasure from torturing poor Alex. Good to know someone's dating life looks like mine. :P - mplsbohemian, 2007-07-24: 23:56:00
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Technecho
Created by: Dboozer
Pronunciation: tek-neck-oh
Sentence: After simply technechoing his girlfriend for two years while surfing the web, Clive unexpectedly found himself married with two kids before he even realized it.
Etymology: techn(ology) + echo
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COMMENTS:
now that's extreme virtual concentration - Jabberwocky, 2007-07-24: 16:15:00
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Remoteconsole
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: ree/mote/con/sole
Sentence: When I'm upset all I get is remoteconsole which goes something like "yeah yeah I'm listening" " 4 nothing!!" "uh you were saying" "that wasn't a penalty, for .... sake" "yeah yeah whatever" "whatever you're wearing looks great" "that was a clean check you moron!" "uh not you"
Etymology: remote control + console
