miércoles, 28 de julio de 2010

Adjectivous Adjectives


Fashion magazines are great to find that many words together can become a compound adjective as long as they are hyphenated. Here are some examples from Cosmopolitan:
"200 make-you-sexy swimsuits"
"fake-tan goodies: it's all about an I-can't-believe-it's-real-Mediterranean glow"
"it's nearly time for seduce-him shorts, tease-him tops, babe-licious bikinis
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Margaret Atwood uses a lot of these constructions in her short story "Hairball" and the effect is great. Some examples from this story:
"drop-dead stare"
"an agressive touch-me-if-you-dare suede outfit"
"a lick-my-neck silk shirt open at the throat
"

If you happen to come across similar examples, share them with us.

5 comentarios:

  1. well gaby...here i'm trying to do this "activity!...
    I've found many examples that i hope will be ok...my source is the glamour magazine...

    * Lalides.com positively celebrates the smaller-breasted figure.
    * A heavily-muscled athlete could be measured obese on the BMI scale.
    * Too many accesories came fourth with too-short skirts, the final iten on the list-think knee-length, not mini.
    *Men don't get let easily either-badly ironed shirts are the highest-rated interview don't for guys, followed by simon Cowell-esque high-waisted trousers.

    (please correct my mistakes ;)) je....

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  2. My examples are from the Cosmopolitan Magazine:

    • Cosmo’s must-read books!
    • I’m teeth-obsessed so I couldn’t wait to sit down and chat teeth, plus get the inside scoop on her beauty secrets
    • Fall 2010 Must-Have Fashion Trends
    • Party-girl beauty
    • 40 Get-Gorgeous Tips
    • (…) says Scarlett Messina, a Pennsylvania-based makeup artist.
    • New Blow-His-Mind Secrets
    • The always-posh Serena van der Woodsen knows how to take a look from simple to sophisticated.
    • (...) with feisty leopard peep-toe stilettos to the premiere of her show's new season.
    • Did the actress make a style statement, or do her shorter-than-short shorts and tube top combo make this outfit look extra trashy?

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  3. My source is Cosmopolitan Magazine:

    - An article that highlighted the shower-less-frequently trend.

    - Spray-tanning and mastering the at-home manicure.

    - The eye-grazing bang gives major sex appeal.

    - Winter comes with its own set of weather-induced frustrations.

    - Switch to a fragance-free gloss.

    - If your body is crypt-keep pale, use a gradual self-tanner.

    - Light his fire (and yours!) with some cosy at-home pampering.

    - Prom brand-new nail polish colours to can’t-be-beat lip balms; this guide is crammed with products that any Cosmo girl would love.

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  4. I was looking if adjectivous could be used to mean ,"full of adjectives"

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