Word of the Week

October 26, 2006

EYE-POLOGY

[ahy-pol-uh-jee]

1. A facial expression of remorse or sorrow.

2. The guilty expression a woman gives when leaving a public restroom after creating an unpleasant aroma. Generally the look is given to the next person entering the restroom, but can be seen by anyone nearby.

[Origin: Boca Chica Restaurant: Nov, 2005; American English, Bev Reese]