Absent-minded

[Stevenloan]

I have a cousin who is 34 years old. He forgets things easily and quickly. Are the sentences below used correctly in this context?

1. My cousin has a great forgettery.
2. My cousin is very absent-minded.

Your answers will be highly appreciated.

StevenLoan

[trolley]

Certainly, #2 is more common. In fact, I had to check and see if forgettery was even a real word. It is, but I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've encountered it. Maybe I just unremembered it. Somewhat coincidently (this being Remembrance Day), "forgettance" is also a word...9:00 am and I've already learned three new words! It's not likely that I will ever use them again, though.

[Phil White]

"Forgettery" has been an established part of my own vocabulary since I first heard it about 15 years ago, but I would only ever use it as part of a humorous comment.

If you intend to use it as a joke, sentence 1 is fine. If you intend it as a serious comment, sentence 2 is better.

[Stevenloan]

trolley and Phil White : Thank you both very much for your answers. Have a good day.

StevenLoan

[BonnieL]

I've been saying that I have an excellent forgettery for years - when I can remember the word.

Don't know where I first heard it. Also Age Activated Noun Deficiency Disorder (AANDD). Good joke because I'm not sure I'm remembering it correctly!

[Stevenloan]

BonnieL : Thanks for your answer. Have a nice day.

StevenLoan