Jun 5 Word of the Day
A pubic hair piece. A toupee for the pubic area/genitals. In the 1700’s when mercury was used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (Gonorrhea or Syphilis) one of the side effects was the loss of pubic hair. To disguise this condition, that was not cured by mercury, a Merkin was employed.
17th Century setting: Due to his treatment of the "French Pox" (syphilis) with mercury a merkin Gwendolyn used a Merkin to used to hide the side effects of hair loss and not alarm her husband.
by David W. Tuthill December 30, 2005
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A cheesy mid-level manager who manages to ingratiate himself with upper management even though his work and ideas are obviously low-caliber.
Can you believe the boss asked David for his opinion of chief legal's brief? He's such a cheese wiz.
by Marv Wordowski December 24, 2011