Verboticism: Nostalchic
DEFINITION: n., A fashion item so old that it has gone out of and come back into style. v., To save outdated clothing hoping that it will come back into style.
Nostalchic
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: nah/stal/sheek
Sentence: Jenny's closet is full of nostalchic items from the '60's and '70's which she wears every day.
Etymology: NOSTALCHIC - from NOSTALGIC (a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former time) + CHIC (attractive and fashionable; stylish)
Points: 668
Comments: Nostalchic
TJayzz - 2008-09-15: 07:16:00
Very good
vmalcolm - 2008-09-15: 07:48:00
That's a lovely word!
metrohumanx - 2008-09-15: 15:22:00
Good one, S.O. I wanted to use "chic" but your combo surpasses whatever i tried to fuse.
lumina - 2008-09-16: 10:42:00
Love it!