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DailyCandy Lexicon IX

DailyCandy Lexicon IX

By Piers Fawkes on November 12, 2004

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."

beighborhoodArea populated by good-looking people.

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

Earnest HemorrhageA 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.

staremasterGym dandies who constantly check themselves out in the mirror.

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