New York - February 25, 2004

Lexicon VII

DailyCandy’s Wordplay

You’ve finally fixed that nasty little yellular problem and even cut down on the e-mauling. But have you taken a look at what’s actually coming out of your mouth?

Sounds like it’s time for another DailyCandy linguistic tune-up.

blamestorming
n. A meeting whose sole purpose is to discuss why a deadline was missed or a project failed and who was responsible.

carat dangler
n. A woman who finds it of utmost importance to flaunt her engagement/wedding ring at all times. (“Who does that carat dangler think she’s impressing? Like I’ve never seen a rock before.”)

helicopter girl/boyfriend
n. A significant other who finds it necessary to hover around his or her mate at all times. (“I’d love to come to girls’ night, but my helicopter probably won’t let me out of his sight.”)

mouse potato
n. The wired generation’s answer to the couch potato.

resigoo
n. The residual stuff stuck to you after a bikini wax.

teenile
adj. Used to describe someone who is way too old for what she is wearing. (“That 45-year-old woman is wearing low-cut jeans. Is she crazy or just teenile?”)