v. 1: An action which consists of one repeating a joke, pun, or otherwise humorous action in quick succession until it ceases to be humorous. (American in origin, based on one Mr. Linder who performed the above action to no end)
This is what women's clothing becomes once they have co-habitated with a man. Satin, silk, and lace, have a tendency to morph into cotton, flannel, and terry cloth.
Where the lingerie goes, I have no idea; so I'm thinking there's some sort of a fabric version of a reverse Midas Touch thing going on.
When I used to visit her apartment, she used to have a lot of lingerie, but now that I've moved in all I ever see is linderie.