lemming

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.
What makeup items are on your current lemming list?

I am totally lemming the entire upcoming MAC collection!
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Somebody who follows the crowd the dominant idea
by Anonymous May 06, 2003
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In Nigerian pidgin, 'lem' can mean 'to eat' (in verb usage), or 'food' (in noun usage).
"Man, I don dey h!"
"Bruh me sef wan lem, but lem no dey house."
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“Why is Molly hanging from the ceiling and screaming the French national anthem?”

“dunno mate but that’s so lem
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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?
by 3lemmings0leaders January 18, 2011
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a number after 10
hey man! wut time is it... "about lem somethin" ya knoe!
by hi January 22, 2003
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