Does your vocabulary mark you as old or outdated? Certain words really indicate generational gaps, like chronological shibboleths. For example, are thongs panties or flip-flops? And what do women carry around — a pocketbook, a purse, or a bag? Your...
A listener remembers her mother used to say, “Your Monday is longer than your Tuesday.” This phrase offered a subtle way to notify someone that her slip was showing. Other expressions convey that warning as well, including “Monday...
An Indianapolis woman who grew up in the South says that when her slip was showing, her father used to say, “Who do you think you are, Miss Astor?” Martha shares other euphemisms for slips showing. If someone sidles up to you and says...
chicken cutlet n.— «I was quite thrilled today to finally get one of those chicken cutlet silicone bras. I imagined a land of spaghetti strap, perky boob cleavage awaited. Alas no. I think actual chicken cutlets would do a better job of...
chones n.pl.— «Con sus “chones” a otra parte Ante la tormenta, Glamour Lingerie por fin tuvo que reconocer que ya no existian mas las condiciones para que saliera a flote su producto, y no solo por la adversa situacion del...
