Words at Play : Top 10 User-Submitted Words, Vol. 4

#2: Shapewear

Definition:

any of various undergarments designed to give the wearer a slimmer appearance

Example:

"Since we have kind of a problem with women's shapewear (where does the fat goooo? And what happens when you take off said shapewear and reveal your actual shape to the prying eyes of the public?), you'd probably assume we feel the same way about men's shapewear." — Jen Doll, villagevoice.com, July 12, 2010

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