Definitions

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  • adjective rare, colloquial Pathetic: arousing scornful pity or contempt.

Etymologies

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Blend of pathetic and sad.

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Examples

  • Either this is one of the greatest parody sites ever created, or it's the very definition of "pathetisad."

    Archive 2006-10-08 2006

  • Either this is one of the greatest parody sites ever created, or it's the very definition of "pathetisad."

    Archive 2006-10-08 2006

  • If you don't already believe me, then I would respectfully refer you to the tape of last Friday's pathetisad home loss to the Denver Nuggets as evidence supporting my forthcoming claims.

    Boston Celtics Blog Posts 2008

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