A lemming refers to a purchase/wished-for-item which results from reading an enthusiastic post about a new fabulous product. Overcome by compulsion, readers follow like lemmings diving off a cliff.
Originally coined in the alt.fashion newsgroup in the late 90s, the term has permeated numerous beauty boards/forums/sites.
May be used as a noun or verb. May apply to the buyer but more commonly to the item of desire.
A flemming is a fledgeling lemming.
Originally coined in the alt.fashion newsgroup in the late 90s, the term has permeated numerous beauty boards/forums/sites.
May be used as a noun or verb. May apply to the buyer but more commonly to the item of desire.
A flemming is a fledgeling lemming.
What makeup items are on your current lemming list?
I am totally lemming the entire upcoming MAC collection!
I am totally lemming the entire upcoming MAC collection!
by Vogue.au forum lemming-enabler March 31, 2005
by Anonymous May 06, 2003
by Justlee January 02, 2008
by psychogeek March 13, 2023
“Why is Molly hanging from the ceiling and screaming the French national anthem?”
“dunno mate but that’s so lem”
“dunno mate but that’s so lem”
by Smellywaffles February 03, 2020
a follower who mimics others appearance and actions, usually dictates to a leader of a certain group.
leader: do you want a burrito or a burrito bowl?
lemming: burrito
leader: i'm craving a burrito bowl
lemming orders: can we please have one burrito bowl?
lemming: burrito
leader: i'm craving a burrito bowl
lemming orders: can we please have one burrito bowl?
by 3lemmings0leaders January 18, 2011
by hi January 22, 2003