Definitions by Trecane
Idiocise
To create or edit instructions to the extent that even an idiot could follow them correctly. This is particularly useful in business where there is a need for templates to be completed by underqualified, poorly trained, lazy and unintelligent people, commonly referred to as 'salespeople'.
Another area of acute demand is in the production of instruction manuals for DIY furniture assembly and all electronic equipment.
Another area of acute demand is in the production of instruction manuals for DIY furniture assembly and all electronic equipment.
After 6 hours of effort filled with sweat, blasphemy and spare parts and screws, John swore on his mother's grave that he would never go back to Ikea again until they idiocise the instructions.
Articulatarian
1. An articulate person who provides a service to those requiring literary works with substantial many-syllabic words.
2. A follower of others who possess superior skills in writing with clarity, however not necessarily brevity.
2. A follower of others who possess superior skills in writing with clarity, however not necessarily brevity.
The late 20th century in Australia saw the rise and fall of an Australian politician named Paul Keating who could be considered an Articulatarian. He was famous for his articulate denegration of many opponents, frequently delivering obscure and previously unknown insults within and outside the Parliament.
Articulatarian by Trecane November 1, 2013