We recently learned that the 2009 Word of the Year comes from the world of social media / new media. “Unfriend” is an embarrassing condition that can e bestowed via Facebook.
In other news, the following are 15 combination words that have come into my own lexicon during 2009. Perhaps you can understand why.
BRAYdar…unerring ability to spot a jackass in any crowd.
Canucklehead…Any Canadian surfers on Northern Vancouver Island…brrr.
Crisis of continence…condition that keeps Depends in business.
Electile dysfunction…condition related to career politicians.
Frog-ulent representation…false assertion that everything French is better.
Gecco di Bupa…insurance company specializing in family-style Italian restaurants.
Loan Mortification…the dead end of expecting good legal result from using non-lawyers.
Mensa rea…guilty mind of an evil genius.
Mickeypedia…an online info page about Disneyland.
Philippeanut…a petite girl from Manila.
Spine Flu…political practice of blaming others for anything going wrong.
Standing OyVayTion…the ultimate Jewish tribute following an excellent speech.
Truce in Lending...successful result when avoiding loan mortification (q.v. above).
VegEgalitarian…trying to prevent anyone eating meat.
Wrathlete…foul-mouthed, ill-tempered, professional tennis player.
Do you have other new words or combinations?
In other news, the following are 15 combination words that have come into my own lexicon during 2009. Perhaps you can understand why.
BRAYdar…unerring ability to spot a jackass in any crowd.
Canucklehead…Any Canadian surfers on Northern Vancouver Island…brrr.
Crisis of continence…condition that keeps Depends in business.
Electile dysfunction…condition related to career politicians.
Frog-ulent representation…false assertion that everything French is better.
Gecco di Bupa…insurance company specializing in family-style Italian restaurants.
Loan Mortification…the dead end of expecting good legal result from using non-lawyers.
Mensa rea…guilty mind of an evil genius.
Mickeypedia…an online info page about Disneyland.
Philippeanut…a petite girl from Manila.
Spine Flu…political practice of blaming others for anything going wrong.
Standing OyVayTion…the ultimate Jewish tribute following an excellent speech.
Truce in Lending...successful result when avoiding loan mortification (q.v. above).
VegEgalitarian…trying to prevent anyone eating meat.
Wrathlete…foul-mouthed, ill-tempered, professional tennis player.
Do you have other new words or combinations?
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