The Chicktionary: From A-line to Z-snap, the words every woman should know [Paperback]

Anna Lefler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 18, 2011

You're all over the definitions of low lights," "ruching," and a "tankini." But can you spot a "Mrs. Potato Head" when you see one?

That's where The Chicktionary comes in. With the help of Anna Lefler and her collection of 450+ must-know words and phrases, you'll be in the know when faced with terms like Aberzombie, Bandeau, George Glass, and Puma.

So whether you are dealing with a Residual Girlfriend, diagnose yourself with a bad case of Basset Knees, or need to go on a Briet, you'll be prepared for all that comes your way. At the very least, this book will serve as a delightful reminder that everyone has a skeleton in her closet--right next to her fat pants.

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Editorial Reviews

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I have to tell you that Anna Lefler's CHICKtionary is pure genius. I always knew she was funny but the definitions you will find in this must-read guide to the way women speak are sure to make you laugh until you pee."
--Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, comedian and author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay: And Other Things I Had to Learn as a New Mom

"Before reading Anna Lefler's book, I had no idea that the word "herpes-ish" even existed. Now I can't stop using it. This book is guaranteed to be passed around to all your friends. It's totally herpes-ish. But in a good way."
--Jenny Lawson, The Bloggess and author of the forthcoming Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir from Amy Einhorn Books

"Anna Lefler is an American original. She isn't merely blazingly smart and achingly funny. She's also so utterly sympatico with what women think and how women talk that years from now sociologists will be consulting CHICKtionary as the only true and tested source on the challenging but wholly worthy subject. The English language has a true friend in Anna. So, of course, do women."
--Beth Kephart, National Book Award Finalist and author of thirteen books, both fiction and non-fiction including, most recently, YOU ARE MY ONLY.

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About the Author

Anna Lefler is an award-winning writer and humorist whose work has appeared online at various humor websites including McSweeney's Internet Tendency and FunnyNotSlutty. She also writes a popular humor blog, lifejustkeepsgettingweirder.blogspot.com. Lefler currently lives in California with her husband, their son and daughter, and some judgmental dogs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (November 18, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440529841
• ISBN-13: 978-1440529849
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.7 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,070,540 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Anna Lefler is the author of the humor book THE CHICKTIONARY: FROM A-LINE TO Z-SNAP, THE WORDS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW. She is an award-winning writer and humorist whose work has appeared online at McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Salon, The Big Jewel, Funny Not Slutty, and My Pheme, among others, while her essays on modern motherhood have been nationally syndicated. She is the author of the comic novel ACT BUSY and recently completed her second, DOING TIME IN THE GARDEN OF HAPPINESS.

Anna has performed standup comedy in Los Angeles clubs including the Hollywood Improv, the Comedy Store, Room 5 Lounge, and M Bar. She has presented her humorous essays at Women Who Write in Los Angeles and has appeared in the "Listen to Your Mother" show in the Los Angeles cast of its national program. Anna's fiction has been presented onstage by WordTheatre Los Angeles.

Anna writes a popular humor blog called Life Just Keeps Getting Weirder, where she ponders what a Jedi smells like and wonders why more men don't wear urban sport kilts. She has twice been asked to speak on the topic of comedy-writing at BlogHer, the world's largest conference for women in social media.

She lives in Santa Monica, California with her husband, their son and daughter, and some judgmental dogs.

www.annalefler.com
Twitter: @AnnaLefler
www.LifeJustKeepsGettingWeirder.blogspot.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant ridiculousness from word ninja Anna Lefler October 2, 2011

By Benjamin T Imig

Format:Kindle Edition

As a fan of Anna Lefler's blog, I couldn't wait to read her book. The Chicktionary is as hilarious as it is informative. Now I can distinguish between my "Bestie" my "BFF" My "Biffle" and the dreaded "Your New Best Friend."

A perfect gift for any woman, for your bedside table, and maybe not for your newly bat-mitzvah'd niece (see "Aberzombie")

Bring this book with you on the plane only if you have your own row (unless your seatmates don't mind Diet Coke erupting from your nose onto their tray).

--Ann Imig

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars To quote Homer Simpson, "It's funny because it's true." October 2, 2011

By Heather Smith

Format:Kindle Edition

I will confess that I am a longtime Anna Lefler fan. I find her writing hilarious and my day is brightened whenever I see a new post from Life Just Keeps Getting Weirder listed in my blog reader. If you haven't read any of her writing before, you should not only buy this book, but search for her piece on the proper way to put on a sports bra. Like all of her writing, it's funny because it's true. I just finished reading The Chicktionary, and it is *great*. Anna is intelligent and also relatable, and her writing reflects that. She's like the girlfriend you love to hang out with and also secretly envy the teensiest bit because she thought of that hilarious thing first (and by "first" I mean "I never would've thought of it even though I'd like to think I could've"). I literally "LOLed" several times while reading The Chicktionary. No, really, literally - honest! I also learned, to my great chagrin, that my 4 snap version of the Z-Snap is wrong. Oh no I di-in't! So, the book is as educational as it is entertaining.

Well done, Anna - I now know exactly what I'm getting all my biffles for the holidays this year: this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a true MUST READ for everyone who likes to laugh and learn! October 21, 2011

By Trish377

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

The Chicktionary: From A-line to Z-snap, the words every woman should know

I am a fan of Anna Lefler's blog so I couldn't wait to read her book. The Chicktionary is as hilarious as it is informative.
I do think this book should have come with a warning label though because at some point it is inevitable that you will be reading "The Chicktionary" and possibly drinking something. At that point There IS going to be Diet Coke or something similar erupting from your mouth and nose and the really great part is you will be laughing so hard you won't mind a bit. I can't speak for the people around you though. This happened to me when I was in the "B" section at BANGS!
This is a true MUST READ for everyone who likes to laugh and learn!

Patricia Rodolff