| 单词 | strippergram |
| 释义 | > as lemmasstrippergram 2. In various (often humorous) combinations based on telegram, denoting a message delivered by a representative of a commercial greetings company, esp. one outrageously dressed to amuse or embarrass the recipient, in the manner indicated by the first element, as Gorillagram (proprietary in the U.S.), Rambogram, strippergram, etc. See also kissogram n. ΚΠ 1979 Maclean's 19 Nov. 17/1 For singing-telegram junkies bored by the same old song and dance, Cookie climbs into a furry suit to deliver Gorillagrams. 1980 Official Gaz. (U.S. Patent Office) 17 June tm104 Gorillagram. Eliot Corey Stein... Filed 12-11-78. 1981 N.Y. Times 20 Apr. 5/5 Mary Flatt..said its services include..the ‘Bellygram’, which is sung by a singer in a belly-dancing attire. 1982 Private Eye 16 July 22/4 (advt.) Singing telegrams, Gorillagrams,..Strip-a-Grams..for..anniversaries etc. 1983 ‘K. Bryson’ et al. Compl. Naff Guide 46 Send a girlfriend a male singing strippergram on her birthday. 1985 Time 24 June 72/3 Youngsters will soon be able to pop Rambo vitamins, and New Yorkers can send a Rambogram, in which a Stallone look-alike will deliver a birthday message or carry out a tough assignment. < as lemmas |
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