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noun. An unholy crossbreed, probably created by the government or your mom.
Real citation: "Uh, hi there business-man-donkey-thing hanging out on Carmine: http://twitpic.com/s4hrl"
(Dec. 4, 2009, Ben Breier, Twitter,...
noun. A weepy philosophy quite unrelated to choo-choovianism
Real citation: "A misanthropic friend emailed me today to complain about sentimental 'save-the-animals boo-hoovianism.'
I disagree with what he says, but I will fight to the death to promote...
noun. A keen, you-smelt-it-you-dealt-it-detecting device.
Real citation: "Flatul-ometer reading v high on train. Morning guffs aplenty from co-commuters. Breathing through jumper. Wrong."
(Nov. 27, 2009, Steve Potter, Twitter,...
adv. Fuckin' allergies. I hate God, and he hates me.
Real citation: "@sneakertim Abso-- aaaaahh-CHOO! --lutely."
(June 11, 2009, Matt Powell, Twitter, http://twitter.com/fauxparse/statuses/2125365078)
Made-up citation: "I like cats. I would have...
noun. The worst part of dealing with Frankenstein isn't the murder and mayhem, but the B.O.
Real citation: "@enjoyinsanity um have we met? do we not have the same sweaty monster syndrome? yeah Jacob=sweaty monster syndrome (SMS)"
(Nov. 27, 2009,...
