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gadget envy

The desire felt by some purchasers when a popular new gadget launches.

Much like regular envy, it includes overlooking flaws in the desired gadget, as well as a discounting of the similar capabilities of a gadget already owned.

It is manifested with the typical expressions of envy toward anyone possessing the gadget, regardless of need.

I just saw Tom playing with the new iPhone. I've got the old one, and I've got such gadget envy right now!

by datapolitical February 28, 2009


Jolly-woggle

A legally sanctioned euphemism for sexual intercourse.

"The reason these words shock is because of the association, And that's why we don't use the word jolly-woggle instead of the F-word." (FCC v. Fox Television)

by datapolitical December 4, 2008