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ecbrenner commented on the word hyacinth bucket syndrome
"Nickname for the middle class desire to maintain pre-recessionary appearances at any cost." --Schott's Vocab
I love this one; I know far too many Hyacinth Buckets who aren't as funny in real life.
August 25, 2009