marmitical

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Definition of marmitical

Adjective: something that can be loved and hated simultaneously. Derived from marmite.

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First used by Mark Helyar in 'Rising from the Dust' (2008): "But India? Here's the absolute genius. I was finding India both marmitical AND antithetically marmitical: gloriously loveable and deeply detestable. Simultaneously." page 169, ISBN: 9780955943010

Comments on marmitical

Comment byWordWorkerLesley on 17 Jul 2012

I like it! It's a lot shorter than having to continually explain... :)

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