A made up word overheard on the Amtrack train traveling from Sacramento to San Francisco. It combines two terms that essentially mean the same thing; "Long Term" and "Longevity".
Guy on other end of cell phone: John, what do you think about the new marketing plan?
Guy on Amtrack with phone on speaker: Well, Ray. I really like it. I think it gives us real longtermgevity!
Guy on other end of cell phone: I'm sorry...WHAT??
Guy on Amtrack with phone on speaker: I said I like it, Ray. I think it gives us real longtermgevity!
Guy on other end of cell phone: Ummm..I'm not sure what you mean.
Guy on Amtrack with phone on speaker: Really? That's funny. I thought you were a wordsmith.
Guy on Amtrack with phone on speaker: Well, Ray. I really like it. I think it gives us real longtermgevity!
Guy on other end of cell phone: I'm sorry...WHAT??
Guy on Amtrack with phone on speaker: I said I like it, Ray. I think it gives us real longtermgevity!
Guy on other end of cell phone: Ummm..I'm not sure what you mean.
Guy on Amtrack with phone on speaker: Really? That's funny. I thought you were a wordsmith.
by Willis Kwok April 13, 2016