lampshade

Meanings

Noun

• A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.

Verb

• To intentionally call attention to the improbable, incongruent, or clichéd nature of an element or situation featured in a work of fiction within the work itself.
• To wear an oversize top with skintight thigh-high boots and no leggings.
• To adorn with one or more lampshades.
• To design or create lampshades.

Origin

• lamp + shade. The verb sense comes from the idea of making something more conspicuous by hanging a lampshade on it.