Karen in Texas asks on behalf of her 12-year-old son about the origin of booby trap. The booby in that phrase is the old sense boob or booby, a fool, possibly from Spanish bobo, “fool,” and reinforced by the goofy reputation of the blue-footed booby...
foobie n.— «She’s getting foobies. In case you didn’t know (I didn’t—what planet do I live on?) “foobies” is a term for fake boobies.» —“Happily Even After: A blog for Seattle’s Committed: Got Foobies?” by...
cutlet n.— «Secret weapon: Braza’s Silicone Bra Inserts. Place “cutlets” in nonstretch bra in front of breasts so their fake nipples align with yours.» —“Get Cosmo Cleavage” Cosmopolitan Feb. 1, 2000...
chicken cutlet n.— «“Chicken cutlets” is the name for silicone pads that women (indeed, virtually all actresses and models) slip into their bras to make their bust appear larger and perkier. They’re called “chicken...
bondage rigger n.— «They were filming an update for the site Men In Pain. It would feature two players billed as Wild Bill and Claire Adams. Adams, who is 25, gave up on a philosophy degree to become a bondage rigger. (Last year, she tied...
sweater puppies n.pl. breasts. Editorial Note: Similar terms are sweater muffins and sweater meat. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
