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this word seems to be most often linked with Paris Hilton.
there is some evidence it may have even been coined in reference to her.
obviously a portmanteau word - a blend of debutante and celebrity
-ron o.
edit: 1458 in C. Babington Repressor (1860) I. p. lv. (note) The damnable doctrine and pestiferous sect of Reynold Pecock exceedeth in malice and horribility all other heresies and sects of heretics.
edit[2]: 20 July 1986, Chicago Tribune, city edition, pg. 1:
A TRENDY GOTHAM TREK WITH MR. MUSTO
(...)
James St. James, all of 19, plops down next to Musto, bringing his pal Lisa E. along for the ride. St. James is a self-styled “celebutante”; Newsweek coined the word and St. James is glad to wear it.
He is sporting a leopard Spandex jumpsuit, a red vinyl maxi coat (vintage 1970), a motorcycle cap and a bag that reads “Alcohol Kills.” Lisa E., age 20, is a bit more sedate: She is wearing a red T-shirt stretched tightly over a rather impressive figure.
Last edited by tsuwm; 06/13/06 02:29 PM.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Speaking of coining words... Jackie 06/13/06 01:44 PM Re: celebutante tsuwm 06/13/06 02:20 PM Re: celebutante Jackie 06/13/06 10:49 PM Re: celebutante Myridon 06/14/06 06:08 PM
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