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Burtonesque 

adj used to describe people, objects, actions or a kind of atmosphere/tone, which bare a resemblance in nature style to the films of acclaimed director Tim Burton. Burton's films are encapsulated by imaginative and fantastical worlds and characters, reminiscent of the horror films, folk tales and fairytales that bare influence upon the director. These films are characteristically surreal, avant-garde and expressionistic, the tone of which is commonly described as 'dark' and 'gothic' owing to Burton's romanticism and fascination with the macabre. Burton approaches uncomfortable topics with great wit and humour - as if laughing at the world for taking itself too seriously. Burton uses satire, irony and the anti-hero as a tools for social commentary, which is magnified by his juxtaposition of the cliche and the absurd. Johnny Depp says of Burton: "He is an artist, a genius, an oddball, an insane, brilliant, brave, hysterically funny, loyal, non-conformist, honest friend" (Burton on Burton revised edition). This statement is one's best reference for the term Burtonesque, as all of theses qualities are inherent in the films of Tim Burton.
The theater production had a burtonesque quality to it.
Burtonesque by Winchester1983 February 28, 2009

Bostonista 

A trendy, fashionable girl from Boston. Male form: Fashionisto.
That girl walking down Newbury St with the latest Marc Jacobs bag is such a Bostonista.
Bostonista by Jenny Brewer October 26, 2007

Burtonesque 

Adj. Anything pertaining or resembling Tim Burton or one of his films. A general feeling of mystical and somewhat dark wonderfulness.
A neighborhood of similar houses with similar scheduled tasks (as in Edward Scissorhands) Having no hair and special powers (like Powder) Singing about Holidays at inappropriate times (Nightmare Before Christmas)
Basically anything reminding you of a situation that would have been in a Tim Burton film is Burtonesque
Burtonesque by LordFreezaBeeza September 17, 2014

keith burtons 

Cockney rhyming slang for beef curtains. The area directly surrounding the entrance to the vagina.
That girl last night had keith burtons like a blood hound's face.
keith burtons by The Strut October 11, 2004

Burtonesque 

Burtonesque is a word that describes a way of life defined by Tim Burton fans. Its represents a group of people that sees romance, anti-heroism, style, mannerisms, and the world the way Tim Burton would show it in his movies. It's got a sense of victorian gothic to it in using it to describe physical things, but is very cheery as apposed to modern day gothic. This term originated on a site called Be Burtonesque or B2x.
"Wow, that shirt is very Burtonesque."

"The way he proposed was very Burtonesque."

"That room is so dark, yet it's cheery. It's very Burtonesque!"
Burtonesque by BeBurtonesque August 26, 2008

Burtonite 

noun. a burtonite is essentially a fan of Tim Burton, but in particular a fan that belongs to his most renowned fansite, the Tim Burton Collective, and their forums. According to their forums a burtonite is a particularly excellent being who has 50 posts or more to their names within these forums. Initially when a member joins they will be a junior burtonite until they reach the 50 post mark. Burtonites are especially splendid people, generally with an exquisite sense of taste and noted for their good manners and occassionally eccentricities too.
e.g. "That person is so splendid they could be a burtonite.",
"Burtonites rock the casbah.", or
" I wish I was a burtonite, then I'd be swanking it up to the max."
Burtonite by Bizarre Bazaar January 24, 2006
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026
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