The DonnaLingo Dictionary

So ya wanna be a Donna, eh?

Johnny Mags and Miss Ginger's The answer you've been searching for!

...well first ya gotta speak like one!

Admittingly, I was a sheltered little 16 year old when I discovered The Donnas - hearing (and eventually reading) their lyrics made me realize this. I don't know if it's Northern Cali slang, partier slang, or just altogether DonnaLingo - but there are indeed some confusing words they utter. So one day I sat down and collected my data from my long quest of cracking this DonnaLingo code so that I could rest in peace. Then - Johnny Mags came along after I debuted this page, and had a WHOLE lot more to add! Also added are a few terms that are donna-related and used by Donnas fans. Here's our short but rewarding list of words (that are inquisitive to say the least). For all you sheltered 16 year olds (as I was!) to embrace... and for all of you worldly partiers to correct me... I give you, The DonnaLingo Dictionary, now Turned 21 with special thanks to Jesse!
...Now you can speak with The Donnas like you're one of them.

The Dictionary as it stands so far... (...listed alphabetically...)

"650" - pron.: They're numbers.
1.(?) Palo Alto area code (can you tell where I spent my summer vacation?) - Yes, Johnny, we can!!
From: "Zero"

Afro-Sheen - pron.: As it's read!
1.(n) More commonly known as Activator and starred in Coming To America as 'Soul Glo', it's an oil that people put in their hair to make it less frizzy and way more curly. It was a huge thing in the 70's till the late 80's, but I don't see it around much anymore... that is, unless we're talking about Little Richard. The musician, not my cousin.
From: Lana & Stevie

aorta - pron.: a-or-tah
1.(n) Biological term, one of the chambers in the human heart. And c/o Merriam-Webster: "the great arterial trunk that carries blood from the heart to be distributed by branch arteries through the body". Ya learn something new everyday.
From: Drivin' Thru My Heart

blitz - pron.: as read
1.(v. and/or n.)From the word "blitzkrieg". A Police bust; here, corrupting an officer - as opposed to the literal slang term.
From: Police Blitz

bottle rocket - pron.: As it's read
1.(n) A type of firecracker!
From: Hotboxin'

cheeba - pron.: As it's read - Cheeeebah!
1. (n)Marijuana, weed, pot, Mary Jane and all those other affectionate terms about frying your brain. Company inscriptions on pharmaceutical drugs read "ciba", pronounced "cheeba". 2.(n) Black, sticky, gooey Brazilian marijuana often sold in pounds. 3.(n) Ashley!
*Source for number 2: The Online Rap Dictionary*

Cheech and Chong - pron.: as read and pronounced in song.
1.(n) A comedic duo that do nothing but party and get high.
From: Police Blitz

chromosome - pron.: krohm-uh-sohm
1.(n.)A genetic cell that contains the material that determines the sex and/or DNA pattern of a living thing.
From: Little Boy

Correcto - pron.: Co-rect-oh
1.(n) Simply another thing to sniff. It's like White-Out or Liquid Paper - just white (sometimes colored!!) liquid painty stuff that you use on paper to correct inky mistakes!
From: Everybody's Smoking Cheeba

Decatur - pron.: Dee-kay-ter
1.(n.)A fairly small town remotely located in Illinios, USA.
From: 40 Boys in 40 Nights

doin' donuts - pron.: As it's read!
1.(n) Driving your car in circles on someones lawn - or anywhere else.
From: Doin' Donuts

DONNAholic - pron.: as read!
1.(n) The ultimate fan; and a member of the exclusive club. One who follows the constitution and the ways of Donnatology. One who accepts The Donnas and everything about them - and everything about other DONNAholics as well. Not to be confused with a Donnas fan - DONNAholics are much more dedicated and an expert at what they love most; The Donnas - although they are always willing to learn more. By definition it is impossible to define the true essence of a DONNAholic - but I tried my best.

donnalove - pron.: one word: dawn-ah-luhv!
1.(n) The unconditional emotion in which enraptures a true DONNAholic; how one feels about everything Donnas. 2.(v) The act of doing something for other donnas fans (not just a DONNAholic) ex: they've "got the donnalove." *note* like DONNAholic, it is impossible to define 'donnalove'. If you feel it you know you have it. This is but a nague overview of it's power.

El Camino - pron.: El Kuhmeeno
1.(n) El Camino Real, a major street in Palo Alto.
From: Friday Fun

flipper - as read
1.(n.)The manipulatives one uses by pressing the left and right side buttons and controlling the ball in a pinball game. Pinball flippers - typically 4 in a game; 2 at top and 2 at bottom.
From: Play My Game

Ginger Spice (See Picture)- pron.: Yet again, as it's read.
1.(n) Well I'm Ginger, but if you must be so literal, Geri Halliwell, former Spice Girl.
From: Get Outta My Room

headgear - pron.: as read
1.(n) As worn by Alan from Punky Brewster. An extenstion for the braces that is worn on the head and attatched at the mouth for extra enforcment on the effect of the braces. Not always used and sometimes only for use overnight.
From: Hot Pants

Hedonistic - pron.: hee-doh-nhis-tick
1.(n) You can probably get an exact definition from the dictionary, but basically it means someone who's obsessed with pleasure.
From: Hyperactive

Hessian - pron.: Hesh-in
1.(n)A glittering 80's term (perhaps used now - but I wouldn't have known without a little help!) referring to a really heavy-set (sometimes) metal freak; 2.(n) (as seen in the the Merriam-Webster Dictionary) A German mercenary serving in the British forces during the American Revolution; broadly : a mercenary soldier - but that's NOT what The Donnas meant... rest assured.
From: Everybody's Smoking Cheeba

Ho Ho (see their official website) - pron.: krohm-uh-sohm
1.(n.)Much like Hostess Cupcakes, these are chocolate cream filled pasteries. In small cylindrical shapes, with chocolate cake and a semi-hard chocolate covering.
From: Hot Pants

Hostess Cupcake (see their official website) - pron.: as read
1.(n.)Made by the pastry company Hostess, a chocolate cupcake sold in twos. Chocolate cake with a semi-hard chocolate topping and a white semi-hard icing strip curling down the middle of the topping. Cream filled.
From: Skintight

hotboxin' (also: hotboxing) - pron.: Just read it and say it!
1.(n) To roll up all the windows in a car (or perhaps in another enclosed area with no ventillation...) and smoke cheeba, cigarettes... and/or whatever else you can think of.
From: Everybody's Smoking Cheeba

hot pants - pron.: as read
1.(n) A style born in the 70's and fabulously popular; made of any material. Insanly short shorts. Like underwear with about 2 centimeters of leg on them. Seen most notoriously on Farah Fawcett. Or virtually any ad from the 70's.
From: Hot Pants

Howie (See Picture)- pron.: How-ee
1.(n) Howie Dorough, Backstreet Boy and Donna F's favorite one, as well!
From: You Don't Wanna Call

huff - pron.: As it sounds - Huff.
1.(v) To sniff glue, paint or anything else that gives off fumes that make you think your arm's an alligator.
From: Huff All Night

Johnny Mags - pron.: John-knee Mhahgz
1.(n)John Maguire, head of the record label Radio Trash, on which "Ragady Anne" was released. 2.(n) Owner of DonnaWorld - awesome guy, awesome insight, awesome website. You must love him.
From: Get Some Stuff

kitchenette - pron.: as read
1.(n) The real, full version of the word "kitchen". Or: "a small kitchen or an alcove containing cooking facilities".
From: Midnite Snack

Land Rover - pron.: as read
1.(n.)A British SUV (sports utility vehicle) and perhaps the original SUV, as well. Expensive and heavy. Popular in the US - check your local freeway.
From: Drivin' Thru My Heart

Mano - pron.: May-noh
1.(adj.)Just another way to say 'crazy'; 2.(n) Also means 'hand' in spanish... but it's pronounced differently!
From: Let's Go Mano(!)

Madame Dufarge - pron.: (as it's read!)
1.(n) A character from Charles Dickens' A Tale Of Two Cities. The Donnas were reading this book Sophomore year... and so goes history!
From: Get Rid Of That Girl

Nikki Corvette (see picture) - pron.: Oh, c'mon..
1.(n) Nikki Corvette is legendary punk rock Queen circa. late 70's and early 80's. Her music is rockabilly based, and since the Donnas love her - damnit - so should you! ***NOTE*** Nikki Corvette is NOT dead no no she is not. I have read all of your e-mails and all of your tales with proof that she is alive - so sue me, I haven't been able to update this site for a while. Here is where I stand corrected, and apologetic. Ok? ok.
From: Gimme My Radio

Oranjeboom (see picture) - pron.: Oh-range-ah-bohm
1.(n) A type of lager beer made in and from Holland. It's been known to be called "the Budweiser of Holland".
From: Midnite Snack

Rab - pron.: rhaab
1.(adj.)Another word for the typical 'cool'; 2.(n)A rumored dance that was created by a guy The Donnas once knew in High School (they may still know him... I wonder if he likes the fact that there's a song about him!!) named "Robert" whos nickname was - you got it - "Rab".
From: Let's Rab

Schlitz - pron.: shh-lihts
1.(n.)A kind of beer. Relativley inexpensive, and born in the USA.
From: Police Blitz

Stuttgart - pron.: stew-gahrt
1.(n.) A lively sizeable city found in the lovely land of Germany.
From: 40 Boys in 40 Nights

Super 8 - pron.: as read
1.(n) A motel, like Motel 6 found nationwide; also in San Francisco as represented here!
From: Gimme A Ride
*Special thanks to TACO!*

Tryptophan (see Tryptophan Description) - pron.: trip-toh-fan
1.(n) Has been used to relieve insomnia. It was also used for PMS, stress, depression and jet lag. Banned by the FDA in December, 1989. It's been called the precursor to Melotonin. It was also used in later years because it supposedly sobered someone up - but had never been proven. Don't get any ideas, now...
From: Rock 'n' Roll Boy

Walter's BBQ (see picture) - pron.: As it's read!
1.(n) A tribute to R.E.M. - it's a song off of an R.E.M. rarities record (Dead Letter Office) called Walter's BBQ. And there is a REAL Walter's BBQ - in Athens, Georgia, although it is no longer 'Walter's BBQ'. It's now under the name 'J.B.'s Ribs & BBQ'!
From: You Don't Wanna Call

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