mastige

London advertising word, possibly used further. Name given to an product which is seen as a prestige item which also has mass market appeal. Mostly used for electronic gadgets.

I-pods are the prime example.

by Cohosh March 29, 2005

mastigate

to whip; to flog.

The housemaid committed a minor mistake but she was brutally mastigated by her boss.

by uttam maharjan April 20, 2011