Verboticism: Fadiscomfiture

'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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Pronunciation: fad-dis-com-fit-ure

Sentence: Jill's sheek thigh boots caused her fadiscomfiture. Her feet became deformed, and she has open lesions on her toes. But hey, it's the coolest trend, and she looks marvelous!

Etymology: fad, as in fasion/discomfiture, as in injury

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Nosila - 2008-04-08: 20:36:00
At least she'sm keeping afoot of the trends!

Nosila - 2008-04-08: 20:36:00
At least she'sm keeping afoot of the trends!