Top 10 Words That Only Exist In Gossip Magazines

10. Beau Noun; Actual or unconfirmed boyfriend, often qualified with "new." Example: Lindsay was spotted in a corner booth cozying up to her new beau -- OH WAIT, that's Samantha Ronson!!! [lulz] Closest Real-Life Use: "Hey, is Beau Bridges still alive?" 9. Bod Noun; Body, usually a hot one, on display. Example: Jude Law showed off his hot bod while on vacay with the kiddies this weekend. Hey Jude -- how 'bout you take the kids to the beach more often??? Closest Real-Life Use: "If we ever go back in time and run a custom car show in 1993, want to call it 'Hot Rods n' Hot Bods?'" 8. ItemNoun; 1. Noteworthy enough couple; 2. Information of value, sometimes 'juicy' or 'blind.' Example: Here's a juicy little item -- Paris Hilton and Benji Madden were spotted together yet again at a club in Malibu. Looks like they're becoming an item -- sorry, single guys!!! Closest Real-Life Use: "MESSAGE FROM DR. LIGHT! ITEM-2 COMPLETED! GET YOUR WEAPONS READY! GET EQUIPPED WITH ITEM-2!" 7. Crooner Noun; 1. Singer of R&B and/or vague, uncategorizable music; 2. "American Idol" contestant. Example: Our Usher spy spotted the steamy crooner croonin' the night away with former "Idol" crooner Kellie Pickler. What an unlikely duet!!! Closest Real-Life Use: "The other day on the phone, my grandma goes, 'I think that nice crooner man Kan-yee West' is very handsome." 6. Pix Noun (pl); Plural for "pictures," typically unsolicited or raunchy. Example: A rep for De la Hoya swears Oscar has no idea where the pix came from. Uhhhhhh, duhhhh... a camera, maybe??? Closest Real-Life Use: "I give abbreviations to sugary candy." 5. Pop Tard Noun; Hilarious breakfast pastry-related nickname for very public, troubled female musicians. Example: Britney missed another court hearing at 8:00 this morning. Apparently, the pop tard can't figure out how to work a cell phone alarm, y'all!!! Closest Real-Life Use: "Would you like a pop tard for breakfast? Oop, sorry, misspoke -- a pop tart, I mean." 4. Dish Verb; To
	Published: 2008-05-08 Provider: VH1