bulbfaint
/ˈbʌbˌfeɪnt/adjectiveVerified NewAlso in: lampenschummrig (Deutsch) · bombiduda (Español) · ampoudoute (Français)
Describing a bulb in its last week, buzzing at half strength and flickering on decisions.
The bulbfaint hallway light is consulted with sympathy: it still answers, but it takes its time. Replacement is deferred because the bulb is working, technically, and buying a replacement means entering the bulbfleet and facing its holdings. The faint bulb serves for months, honored as the household's oldest employee.
Etym. — bulb + faint — the light that is present but barely, like a fainting guest.
Rel. — bulbfleet · chirpambush
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