Quirtibation

Quirtibation is a term that was coined by dyspraxic individuals to describe a phenomenon, common in people with the developmental disorder dyspraxia, wherein a lapse in coordination between the body and mind causes an involuntary, inaccurate and/or sudden motion such as a flail or fumble. The word is not considered offensive unless used in an otherwise derogatory context.

While quirtibation originally referred specifically to dyspraxic neuron misfiring, it has since been adopted more broadly and can be colloquially used to refer to any unexpected physical movement or failure of motor skills, regardless of neurotype.

Etymologically, quirtibation derives from a mondegreen (mishearing) of the word "coordination." This mishearing is believed to have arisen due to comments received and/or made by dyspraxics about their lack thereof.

Despite his best efforts, Ahmed had a bout of quirtibation while trying to tie his shoes, resulting in a tangled mess.

quirtibate

to experience a dyspraxia "attack" (specifically a lapse in coordination).

(quirtibate)

A: That's the fourth time you've knocked over your milk tonight, B. What the fuck.
B: It's not my fault I keep quirtibating.

Quirtibate

What happens when you're sitting around doing nothing and you end up suddenly flailing, often causing mass damage.

To cause something unexpected (especially negative) to occur physically without even realizing it, usually because of how quickly everything happens.

Jenny was holding her phone in her left hand, but she quirtibated when I shook her right hand and now she has to get her screen fixed.

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