The contemplation of soup. Coined by Thomas Pyncheon in the novel "Vineland." Should not be used in the context of choosing a soup off of a menu, but instead, staring at one's soup.
Edith realized she had fallen into a deep state of zomoskepsis, while her husband talked about tractor parts.
by helliott December 8, 2006
while deciding on an apetizer, i engaged in heavy zomoskepsis.
by zephyr November 27, 2003