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The week’s best invented words

Published On Fri Jun 18 2010

Oversolarcated, v.: The point at which you realize you have far too many novelty solar-powered lights in your yard. (Joel Stitt, Burlington)

Store d’oeuvres, n.: “Snacks and food samples that a grocery store will serve at various locations in order to tempt the patrons into buying something they weren’t planning on (pizza, chips and dip, sausage, etc.). Usually happens on the weekend. “I went to Loblaws the other day and filled up on store d’oeuvres.” (Urbandictionary.com)

Roommate chicken, n.: Where a group of people sharing a living space each avoid doing a household chore for an extended period because each believes it’s someone else’s responsibility. “I’m not going to do the dishes. It’s your turn.” “Yeah, but 90% of them are from the dinner you made for your girlfriend. I’m not cleaning up your mess.” (urbandictionary.com)

Texter’s thumb, n.: When an individual suffers repetitive strain injury (RSI) in the first digit of the hand (thumb) from excessive text messaging. Bill: ‘Dude I wasn’t ignoring you. My texter’s thumb was preventing me from contacting you!.’ (urbandictionary.com)

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