Fashion Industry Terms

noun A spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God, conventionally represented in human form with wings and a long robe.

• The painting depicted an angel with wings and a halo.
• She's like an angel, always helping others without expecting anything in return.
• That guy is a total angel for covering my shift at work last minute.
• Her voice was like an angel's, soothing and comforting.

noun a person or animal that is physically strong and aggressive, often involved in fighting or violence

• The bruiser was known for his aggressive playing style on the football field.
• Watch out for that bruiser, he's a tough guy to beat in a fight.
• I heard that new guy is a real bruiser, so be careful around him.
• Her words were like a bruiser, leaving a lasting impact on everyone in the room.

noun the lower part of a person's face, below the mouth

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• She rested her chin on her hand as she listened intently to the speaker.
• He always has a bit of stubble on his chin because he forgets to shave.
• I accidentally bumped my chin on the table and now it's sore.
• The company's profits took a hit, causing their financial chin to take a downward turn.

noun a newspaper or magazine article that expresses the opinion of the editor or publisher

adjective relating to the commissioning or preparing of material for publication

• The editorial board met to discuss the upcoming issue of the newspaper.
• I heard the editorial in the paper was really controversial.
• Did you see that editorial roasting the mayor?
• Her outfit was an editorial in bold fashion choices.

noun a person who stares openly at someone or something in a rude or stupid way

verb to stare openly and stupidly

adjective gawky - awkward or ungainly in appearance or movement

• The tourists couldn't help but gawk at the magnificent architecture of the cathedral.
• I caught my neighbors gawking at the new car in our driveway.
• Stop gawking at that celebrity, it's rude!
• She couldn't help but gawk at the stunning sunset, mesmerized by its beauty.

noun the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

• The pharmaceutical industry is heavily regulated to ensure the safety of medications.
• My uncle works in the film industry as a special effects artist.
• The tech industry is booming right now with all the new startups popping up.
• She was a trailblazer in the fashion industry, paving the way for future designers.

noun a dance step or movement in ballet

adjective no longer fashionable or in current use

• The old traditions have long since passe and are no longer relevant in today's society.
• That fashion trend is so passe, no one wears that anymore.
• Dude, that song is so passe, you need to update your playlist.
• His ideas on leadership are passe, we need to bring in some fresh perspectives.

verb to groom oneself carefully or pridefully; to clean or tidy oneself

• The peacock preened its feathers before the mating ritual.
• She preened in front of the mirror before the party.
• He preened his hair before heading out to meet his friends.
• The politician preened his image in front of the cameras.

noun A person whose job is to generate and manage publicity for a public figure, organization, or company.

• The publicist was responsible for managing the company's public image and handling media relations.
• The publicist helped promote the new product launch through social media and press releases.
• The publicist is like the ultimate hype person for celebrities and brands.
• In the world of politics, a publicist is like a magician who can make or break a candidate's image.

noun loose-fitting clothing worn for work or casual wear

• The kitchen staff disposed of the slops in the designated waste bin.
• I accidentally spilled my slops all over the floor.
• I can't believe you're wearing those slops to the party.
• His mind was filled with the slops of negative thoughts.

verb to diminish or fade away over time

adverb in a way that causes something to diminish or fade away over time

• The effects of the medication will gradually wear off after a few hours.
• I can feel the numbness starting to wear off now.
• I need to reapply my lipstick before it wears off.
• The novelty of the new job eventually wore off and I started to miss my old routine.

adjective excited or nervous

adverb in a state of nervous excitement or anticipation

• The social media world was atwitter with excitement over the new product launch.
• Everyone was atwitter about the surprise party for Sarah.
• The gossip had everyone atwitter at school.
• His mind was atwitter with ideas for the upcoming project.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

interjection a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise

• The complex mathematical equation colour me confused, I will need more time to understand it.
• All these different routes on the map colour me confused, I have no idea which way to go.
• Her sudden change in behavior colour me intrigued, I wonder what's going on in her mind.
• The unexpected turn of events colour me surprised, I never saw that coming.

noun a Samoan word meaning 'to hit' or 'strike'

• The optician recommended a high-quality Gafa for better vision.
• I love the new Gafa I bought online, it's so stylish!
• Check out my cool new Gafa, it's lit!
• She used her charm as a Gafa to win over the crowd.

noun a slang term for a large amount of money, especially when obtained illegally

• The performer showcased impressive juggling skills during the circus act.
• I saw a street performer jugg some tennis balls while balancing on a unicycle.
• I can't believe he's able to jugg so many objects at once!
• She always seems to jugg multiple responsibilities effortlessly.