Contemporary slang . 2014.
coffee-spitter — n. Something that is outrageous, shocking, or upsetting, particularly a newspaper headline or article. Also: coffee spitter. Example Citation: On Saturday, Feb. 8, the New York Post went predictably bonkers with a story headlined Nutty nudes… … New words
marmalade-dropper — (MAR.muh.layd draw.pur) n. Something that is extremely shocking or upsetting, particularly a newspaper headline or article. Also: marmalade dropper. Example Citation: BBC face obscenity row over shocking new lesbian drama, snorted the Daily Mail… … New words
cheapuccino — n. An inexpensive, low quality cappuccino, particularly one from a vending machine; a cappuccino made from brewed or instant coffee. Also: cheappuccino. [Blend of cheap and cappuccino.] Example Citations: Scratch off tickets are fun...I tend to… … New words
latte art — n. A decorative image created by skillfully pouring steamed milk into an espresso. Also: cappuccino art. latte artist n. Example Citations: Lively competition in the coffee tasting and latte art competitions stirs the most applause. Several… … New words
latte factor — (LAT.ay fak.tur) n. Seemingly insignificant daily purchases that add up to a significant amount of money over time. Example Citations: The advisor also suggested that they carefully watch their spending on little things such as buying a cup of… … New words
Second Coming type — n. An extremely large type size, particularly as used in newspaper headlines. Example Citation: Thursday morning, walking to breakfast at the Red Flame Coffee House on West 44th Street, I noted a reinforced police presence outside Grand Central… … New words
Hey Mabel effect — (hay MAY.bul uh.fekt) n. Feelings of surprise, shock, and delight caused by certain situations, scenes, or news. Example Citation: With hundreds of carnivalesque pages, these catalogues score high on what television programmers term the Hey Mabel … New words
Food and Drink — 100 foot diet alcopop allergy bullying antigriddle ape diet apple tourist auto eating beer miler … New words
Media and Journalism — anniversary journalism anonymice anus envy back channel media barking head beat sweetener belligerati … New words
charticle — n. A news article that consists of a chart or similar graphic with a small amount of explanatory text. [Blend of chart and article.] Example Citations: The pugilist was one Henry Allen, a renowned writer and an editor with the Style section. On… … New words
