Mixtionary: Mixed-up modern words for the mixed-up modern world    by Mia Christou, Scott Lobdell & John Nee Order:  USA  Can IDW Publishing, 2006 (2006) Hardcover Read an Excerpt     Reviewed by Hilary Williamson The authors offer us their dictionary of mixed-up words as 'A guide to communicating effectively in the modern world, in which new-fangled ideas and phenomena leave us at a loss for words' - but not for long! This little book is filled with made-up words and their definitions, categorized under headings from Breaking Up and Business to Women and Work. Shawn McManus's comic illustrations add both meaning and humor. While I found some of the constructs rather awkward - like Beau De-Tox for breaking up with a poisonous partner - many fit the bill and are amusing as well. The best are almost self-explanatory, like Bureaucrap, Complihint, Foodgasm, Philosofishy, Braggony and Complainiac. Mixtionary, kind of a Devil's Dictionary for IM'ers, would make a cute gift or stocking stuffer for any word lover on your holiday list. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more NonFiction books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews