Verboticism: Fashionotsee

'I can't breathe with this tie on!'

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.

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Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: Fah - shun - NOT - see

Sentence: Evan fancied himself a dashing figure in his retro attire but he was a fashionotsee who didnt realize that his peers were actually sneering and not smiling at his appearance.

Etymology: Blend of fashion and not see (or Nazi..lol)

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Comments: Fashionotsee

Nosila - 2008-04-08: 20:32:00
I always thought the word fashion came from fascism! Good one, Mustang!