NEW WORDS FOR OLD

A friend of mine has shared a delightful article about a Washington Post competition, which invites readers to coin new definitions for existing words. I believe regular listeners to I'm Sorry I haven't a Clue are already regaled by the same practice.

Here is a selection from the splendidly ingenious current winners:

Coffee, n. The person upon whom one coughs

Flabbergasted, adj. Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained
 
Abdicate, v. To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach

Gargoyle, n. Olive-flavored mouthwash

Balderdash, n. A rapidly receding hairline 


Rectitude, n. The formal, dignified bearing adopted by proctologists.




Here's one from me:

Internet, n. A female intern.

Over to you......

David