DEFINITION: n. A fashion accessory or style of dress which purports to improve one’s appearance and attitude, but actually does the opposite. v. To follow a fashion dictum in an effort to improve your social standing even when it causes physical discomfort.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Plaidfad: /plad fad/ After the moviE, “Braveheart” came out, Mary’s Scottish boss wore only kilts and tartans and encouraged those who wished to seek his favour to do the same. This plaidfad was a problem to Mary and others, who found it hard to find enough plaid gear to wear to work. One poor soul finally flipped out and was fired for refusing to dress the part. He returned the next day in tartans, wild hair and blue paint on his face yelling “Frrrreedom!” In one of life’s ironies, Mr. Burns, the manager was let go himself the next week, when one of his female staffers complained to head office that she did not like the tilt of his kilt when he came near her! Etymology: Plaid (Tartan;crisscross design on a fabric) & Fad (craze, trend;current interest followed with exaggerated zeal) Created by: Nosila.
Biznoose: /biznoÅs/ When the company Jim worked for was sold, he hoped that the old dress code might be eased. His greatest hope was that he might be able to shed the hated biznoose. Etymology: biz (a business, typically one connected with entertainment) + noose (a loop with a running knot, tightening as the rope or wire is pulled and typically used to hang people or trap animals) Created by: artr2.
Garbgaffe: /garb-gaffe (rhyme with giraffe)/ Rico, not realizing the garbgaffe of wearing skinny jeans, was unable to walk nor get enough circulation to his thighs. He would later have them surgically remove aforementioned skinny jeans. Etymology: From the words garb (clothing) and gaffe (unrealized mistake) Created by: youmustvotenato.
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