The Shesaurus is America's first women's dictionary-thesaurus that dares to go where no other reference book have gone before. It is the ultimate study guide that focuses on society's characterization of women from the 19th century Victorian to the today's Hip Hop Vixen.
Think You Know Women? Take the Shesaurus- Jeopardy Challenge!
Here are the categories and sample questions to give you an idea of what to expect. Put on your thinking caps!
SHE MAKES ME SING:
Are title songs written by various music artist. For example...
Q: Popularized by Good Charlotte. She's a tattoo sportin', social distortin', hot chick with a fuck you attitude! Better run for cover, this good girl's gone mad!
A: What is Riot Girl.
SHE'S IN THE MOVIES:
Are movie titles about women. For example:
Q: She’s a crazy woman desperately clinging on to an emotional love affair. She’s dangerous, manipulative and psychotic. Glen Close portrayed this madwoman in the Oscar nominated film.
A: What is Fatal Attraction.
INTIALLY SPEAKING:
Are acronyms used to describe women.
Q: An organization of Mothers dedicated to educating young teenagers about drinking and driving.
A: What is M.A.D.D., Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
SEX AND THE CITY:
Are terms used on the show.
Q: She's been charmed by a bevy of penises. Some too big, too small, too wide and too long. She's looking for one that's just right!
A: What is Goldie Cocks.
TRIX ARE FOR KIDS:
Are terms that end with "TRIX"
Q: She stands to inherit an estate or trust fund.
A: What is Inheritrix.
EXCUSE ME MISS:
Are terms with a prefix of "MISS."
Q: She's among the elite high society. She walks around with a her nose in the air and a stick up her butt.
A: What is Miss Astorbilt.
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Shesaurus Jeopardy Challenge
1. 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 800 800 800 800 800 800 600 600 600 600 600 600 400 400 400 400 400 400 200 200 200 200 200 200 Excuse me MISS TRIX are for kids Sex and the City Initially Speaking She’s in the Movies She Makes Me Sing
2. Popularized by sexy rock star, Lenny Kravitz, she’s a woman caught up in the glamorous life of fortune and fame. She wants to control you with her poisonous ways . 200 Click button for answer
3. Coined by Prince, she’s the merciless, little sex fiend who knows how to waste some time on priceless devices. She's the naughty gal to call whenever you want to bump and grind . 400 Click button for answer
4. Coined by pop sensation, Michael Jackson. She’s every musician’s fan. She’s the night lovin’ freak after fortune and fame. Her will is seduction and a carefree life by any means. 600 Click button for answer
5. Coined by the hypnotic sounds of Santana. She’ll cast a spell that sends magnetic Eros of passion to caress your mind, body and soul. “ She’s got me so blind I can’t see; and she’s trying to make a devil out of me .” 800 Click button for answer
6. Coined by the sexy diva, Tina Turner, she will groove and shimmy with you for deutsche marks or dollars. 1000 Click button for answer
7. She's a woman who fears marriage. She will take drastic measures like faking a kidnapping, changing her hair color and fleeing to Albuquerque to avoid the ceremony. 200 Click button for answer
8. They are the party gals who rock like stars, drink like sailors and get down and dirty with the frontmen of various rock bands. 400 Click button for answer
9. French for “deadly woman,” she’s an irresistibly attractive villainous woman, who leads men into danger and disaster. Actress, Rebecca Romain-Stamos portrayed this spicy character. 600 Click button for answer
10. 1940's term. She’s a young lady who wore poodle skirts. Shirley Temple portrayed this adolescent character in 1947 Oscar winning film. 800 Click button for answer
11. Queen Latifa and Sanaa Lathan starred in this urban film. She’s defined as a sexually attractive African American woman. 1000 Click button for answer
12. Michael Jackson popularized this acronym on his Thriller album, that defines a tenderoni that needs some tender loving care. 200 Click button for answer
13. Coined by the popular movie: American Pie . She's a sexy mature woman with well-charged batteries. She has the goods and sex appeal to pull them old or young. 400 Click button for answer
14. Hip Hop term that defines a sexually attractive woman with a bodacious body. 600 Click button for answer
15. Academy Award winner, Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle starred in this film that defines a highly regarded African American woman. 800 Click button for answer
16. 1000 This breakfast item is also the nickname for a southern belle. Click button for answer
17. She's a model who falls on the runway during a show. 200 Click button for answer
18. She’s the not so attractive woman you love having relations with, but are to embarrassed to take her out in public, for fear of running into someone you know. 400 Click button for answer
19. She’s the more stimulating substitute date for any male modelizer. 600 Click button for answer
20. She’s a woman willing to do it all, except have relations. She will blow, suck, grind and bite, but her loving she will save for another night. 800 Click button for answer
21. She’s the devilish demanding teen with outrageous, accommodation requests to celebrate her coming of age party. 1000 Click button for answer
22. Latin for “female ruler,” she's a woman who physically and psychologically controls and abuses her partner in sadomasochistic behavior. 200 Click button for answer
23. 400 She's named in a descendant’s will to carry out the provisions of said will. Click button for answer
24. She’s a negotiator who works to reconcile or settle differences between opposing parties. 600 Click button for answer
25. 800 She's a woman with a will and testament, especially one who has died leaving a valid will. Click button for answer
26. She's a female who loves giving head. 1000 Click button for answer
27. She's the smart, driven, beauty queen crowned to represent every woman. 200 Click button for answer
28. She's a female who acts so high and mighty, as if she’s all that and a bag of chips . 400 Click button for answer
29. 600 Coined by R & B dual, Floetry, she’s carries the pain and anxiety of a broken heart. She was blindsided by an empty, heartless soul. Now angel and devils look alike to her. Click button for answer
30. 800 This female is self-reliant, proud and individualistic. She is strong, smart and knows how to make money all by her lonesome. Click button for answer
31. 1000 She’s a prudish African American woman who doesn't identify with her own race. Click button for answer
62. Author, Keshia Kola The Shesaurus is America’s first women’s dictionary-thesaurus that dares to go where no other reference book has gone before. It is the ultimate study guide that focuses on society's characterization of women from the 19th century Victorian to the today's Hip Hop Vixen. As a writer, I've always wanted a resource guide that provides options for even the most unflattering synonyms not found in your typical dictionary or thesaurus. I hope you find The Shesaurus fun, resourceful and educational. I learned a great deal while researching these terms. Many of the terms can also apply to men but that will be for the follow up book entitled, The Hesaurus. Author Keshia Kola, has ripped out the pages of
