Definition of Shiny Object Syndrome

Shiny Object Syndrome

noun - uncountable

• the need for sparkly accessories ("bling").

  I can't walk through the mall without having to stop every five feet because of Michelle's Shiny Object Syndrome. She has to stop at nearly every store.

  Last edited on May 18 2011. Submitted by Jane Nazrat from Santiago de Cali, Colombia on Sep 17 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'object':
Shiney Object Syndrome	Definitions include: misspelling of Shiny Object Syndrome.
UFO	Definitions include: acronym for "unidentifiable food-like object".
Other terms relating to 'shiny':
big and shiny	Definitions include: a man who is big, dumb and macho but generally harmless and nice.
shiny	Definitions include: I believe this use of shiny developed on the Colorado College campus, and have no idea if it has reached beyond that.
Other terms relating to 'syndrome':
CRS syndrome	Definitions include: forgetfulness.
dunlap syndrome	Definitions include: a metaphorical "syndrome" that an overweight person has.
fat wallet syndrome	Definitions include: back pain from sitting for an extended period of time with a large wallet in one's back pocket.
grenade syndrome	Definitions include: This is when a fat or unattractive looking women believes she is hot and can have any man she desires.
Little Dog Syndrome	Definitions include: a person who is slight in stature, who has a short temper and something to prove.
Little Man syndrome	Definitions include: an alleged combination of symptoms said to affect short men.
male knowledge syndrome	Definitions include: same as "epizootics of the blowhole"
NIH syndrome	Definitions include: a "syndrome" involving a company's hesitance or refusal to use any idea or product it didn't invent or create.
PMS	Definitions include: pre-menstrual syndrome, to be grumpy or moody.
Shiney Object Syndrome	Definitions include: misspelling of Shiny Object Syndrome.
Short Man syndrome	Definitions include: an alleged combination of symptoms said to affect short men.
vinegar syndrome	Definitions include: the deterioration of safety photographic film (usually motion picture film) which produces a strong vinegar odor.

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