Indulging in your hobby, aren't you, Dear? That's all right--I have rather a tendency to that myself, to my
husband's annoyance!

Er--I would venture the opinion that your last phrase would correctly sum up the situation, particularly because use of the three words is so very widespread. Reminds me of one of the threads that was new when I first subscribed to the Board: that chaise longue has become chase lounge.