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inerstrogen
 n.— «Tend to be female, hence the Washington Post-style neologism “inerstrogen” to describe the state of trying on five outfits, four hairstyles and three types of lipstick while in a tearing hurry.» —“Seven types of tardy people” Providence Journal (R.I.) Feb. 27, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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