FIRST Dictionary of Mispronounced Words and Strange Phrases

[Cynette]

Originally Posted by mftaberner

This thread lists all the mispronounced words during the build season. The true definition follows the word.

I think it would be more fun to make up definitions for the new word created from the mispronunciations...

Automonous - n. the frequent sound made by a team member not wearing a watch. ex: Do you know automonous? May also be pronounced Au-to moan-us to represent the sound the team makes when the robot malfunctions during the first 15 seconds of the match.

Profesional Gracism - n. the blessing said before Robotics competitions begin.

Sposicious - adj. describing the team member who always has another idea and starts every sentence with "S'pose we do this..."

Originally Posted by mftaberner

"The Bunny has emerged" - ?!

What is with the bunny reference? Just yesterday my son had a dilemma and I asked him what the worst thing was that could happen to him as a result. His answer - They could send me to the bunny farm!