Blanketosis
/blaynk-eht-oh-sis/
Blanketosis [blaynk-eht-oh-sis] – Noun. Intense need for support and care during a temporary but difficult time in one’s life.
Example Sentence(s)
Sentence 1: Our son, Matthew was unexpectedly laid off last week. Marla couldn’t bear to see him having blanketosis, so she’s been helping him out with his bills.
Sentence 2: I got laid off yesterday and have been experiencing blanketosis all day.
Etymology & Word Origins
Blanketosis derives from the word “blanket” which metaphorically represents the idea of providing comfort and warmth. The suffix –osis means “condition of.”
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