November 12, 2004

DailyCandy Lexicon IX

by Piers Fawkes

Psfklifestyle The use of slang reflects the social trends in the world around us. New York’s Daily Candy has released a cheeky edition of its newsletter dedicated to "carat danglers, doggerels, and all the special people in our lives."

beighborhood - Area populated by good-looking people.

DIZO - a busy couple: Dual Income, Zero Orgasm.

Earnest Hemorrhage - A man who is oppressively forthcoming with every thought and feeling.

foxymoron - One who is incredibly dumb but incredibly cute, who simultaneously attracts and repels.

GHaG - Girl-Hating Girl. Only hangs with the fellas.

hobeau - A less-than-hygienic boyfriend.

nontourage - A group of undesirable sycophants.

pharmasecrecy - The secret bond one has with her pharmacist.

snowflake - Person who chronically misses every appointment

SoDeeWah - Socialite/designer/whatever. The model/actress/ whatever of the ’00s.

staremaster - Gym dandies who constantly check themselves out in the mirror.

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