self-designer
nər noun
1.
2.
a schemer, intriguer, or plotter.
adjective
3.
designed or created by or carrying a label or identification of a designer, especially a fashion designer, but often mass-produced: designer jeans.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a person who devises and executes designs, as for works of art, clothes, machines, etc |
| 2. | (modifier) designed by and bearing the label or signature of a well-known fashion designer: designer jeans |
| 3. | (modifier) (of things, ideas, etc) having an appearance of fashionable trendiness: designer pop songs; designer stubble |
| 4. | (modifier) (of cells, chemicals, etc) designed (or produced) to perform a specific function or combat a specific problem: designer insecticide |
| 5. | (modifier) (of an animal) cross-bred for a specific purpose, such as looks, temperament, or likelihood of causing an allergy: designer dogs |
| 6. | a person who devises plots or schemes; intriguer |
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Self-designer
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Word Origin & History
designer
1640s, "one who schemes;" from design. Meaning "one who makes an artistic design or a construction plan" is from 1660s; in fashion, "bearing the label of a famous designer" (thus presumed to be expensive or prestigious), from 1966. Designer drug attested from 1983.
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