Aaron and I went to high school with Kyle Kurz, who penned two new verbs today. They are awesome because they work so well. Plus, it isn’t often a verb (or two!) can be added to the English language to fill a previously unmet need. But these are situations we all know and now can encapsulate.
I’m making up a new verb… “to Sheen” = to take a great thing and totally screw it up. Usage: “Wow, you totally sheened that relationship.” or “10 bucks says he sheens the next play.” or “That guy is such a sheen.”
Female derivative is “to lohan”. Same usage applies.
– Kyle Kurz on Facebook
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