Zombigenic

I just made up this perfectly cromulent word for my review of Dreadnought:

zombigenic, adjective. Resulting in zombification.

Automagic

I may have invented this word today, but I feel like I've heard it somewhere before. A quick web search didn't turn up this meaning, so here you go:

automagic, adjective. Automatic to a seemingly magical degree.

Example: Look, I don't know how the software does that; it just happens automagically.

Perhaps Arthur C. Clarke would approve.

Chain-Chew

Here's a habit related to, but less dangerous than, chain-smoking:

chain-chew, noun. To chew gum nearly continuously, so that the used piece may be wrapped in the wrapper from the new piece.

Stampyfeet

Stampyfeet is a canine affliction that I only learned of because of my association with Newton.

stampyfeet, noun. A canine neuromuscular disorder in which, due to the return of a dog's owner to its presence, the dog's forepaws rapidly and alternately strike the ground or floor. Usually accompanied by a submissive grin, excited panting, or nearly uncontrolled running about. Also known as stampyfoot or stampyfeets.

Bowling Ball

This perfectly cromulent phrase is actually a metaphor, though not one of the Darmok variety. It comes, unsurprisingly, from an episode of The Simpsons. I've used it so consistently, that Alison has adopted it as well.

bowling ball, noun phrase. A gift intended more for the enjoyment of the giver than the recipient.

Example: I often worry that a gift I've choose for Alison will turn be a bowling ball, since I'm so interested in or excited about it, but not one has turned out to be.

Smick-Smack

I made up the noun form of this onomatopoetic perfectly cromulent word while out for a walk with Alison and Newton:

smick-smack, noun.  A flat, backless rubber sandal secured to the foot by a thong passing between the first two toes, a flip-flop.

So, of course I had to develop a verb form:

smick-smack, verb.  To suddenly reverse one's direction, position, or attitude, to flip-flop.

Example:  The senator smick-smacked on the question of subsidising American smick-smack production.

Lether

Alison made this one up this morning to describe me.

lether, noun.  A person afflicted with lethargy.

Example:  I've come down with lethargy and will therefor have to spend some time in a lether colony.

Saliphile

I just made this one up for my post on edamame:

saliphile, noun.  A person who enjoys salt and salty foods.

Bikeling

Here's a word Alison made up some time ago:

Bikeling, noun.  Biking or cycling.

Prevenge

Here's a word I've found handy a few times:

prevenge, noun.  Preemptive revenge taken in response to anticipated actions.

Weetabix for Spike's Blood

Here's another metaphor I've been using lately, in one form or another:

Weetabix for Spike's blood, metaphor. Any food added to a dish solely for texture.

Navigatrix

While writing my last post, I discovered that, although I've been using this word for years to describe Alison when she's helping me find my destination, it's not officially recognized:

navigatrix, noun. A navigator who is female.

Example: Alison is frequently my navigatrix, and someday she'll be the executrix of my will.

Snail Spam

No, this perfectly cromulent word does not denote a canned meat product made from snails. Eww!

snail spam, noun. Unwanted postal or "snail" mail.

Facon

Here's a word I created a few months ago, and which I've found quite useful ever since:

facon, noun. Artificial bacon, usually made with soy protein.

Example: "Alison likes facon on her egg Mike-muffins, but I prefer soysage."

Where Have You

This nelogism slipped out tonight:

where have you, noun phrase. Other locations of the same sort.

This phrase should not be confused with otherwhere.

Sharon at Christmas

Here's yet another Darmok-style metaphor that we use around Team Grondul World Headquarters. This one was inspired by an incident from my mother-in-law's childhood.

Sharon at Christmas, metaphor. Any person who has ruined a surprise for herself.

This metaphor applies not just presents and winter holidays. It also applies, for instance, to spoilers.

Otherwhere

I made this one up last night, and I must say it's perfectly cromulent:

otherwhere, adverb. In another place, elsewhere.

Melinda in the Shower

Here's another metaphor brought to you by Alison's former flatmate:

Melinda in the shower, metaphor. Any person who gets so caught up in thinking about other things while performing a mindless task, especially one related to hygiene, that she takes an extremely long time to complete said task.

Soysage

Alison and I learned this word, strangely enough, from Bobby Hill:

soysage, noun. Artificial sausage made from soy.

I'm surprised it's taken me this long to post this neologism. I guess, since we eat soysage exclusively, and never have reason to say "sausage," I must have filed "soysage" away as a real word. "Sausage" doesn't even seem like a real word anymore. I mean, "sausage?" What is that?

Squeekers Under the Fridge

Here's another metaphor I've started using after hearing one of Alison's many amusing stories. This metaphor relates to Ashley's pet hamster/gerbil/rodent:

Squeekers under the fridge, metaphor. Any person or animal who is perfectly content where he is and cannot be tempted to move.