+++ | MARIAH INFORMATION: MARIAHISMS |
ALL THE LAMBS IN THE LAND:
This is usually how Mariah addresses us all at once when she wants to get our attention. (e.g. "ATTENTION ATLITL new Through The Rain maxi single is in stores now!").
BAG:
Something that Mariah got from Austin Powers. She often says "it's not my bag" to state "it's not my thing".
BANGING:
A word for "cool" or another word for "stellar".
BE A LAMB:
It's another way of asking for help.
BE GOOD:
Two words Mariah ends conversations with.
BLEAK:
Something that is boring, unpleasant, not fun, a drag, or uncool.
BING BONG!:
Used to quickly end an argument or conversation while still being funny. This originated during a trip to Japan for The Butterfly World Tour. Mariah was given two puppies during that trip and she named them Bing and Bong.
BOO:
Mariah's phrase for people fond of her or that she's fond of.
(I) CAN'T EVEN KNOW WHAT TO SAY:
Said when Mariah is at a loss for words.
CHOPS:
A derivative of "lamb" - e.g. "Hi Chops!" - the male variation on the same theme. This does not mean you can not call a girl "chops", or a boy "lamb", they're unisex.
COLLABO:
A slight abbreviation for "collaboration", word usage originated in 1999.
COMBO-PLATE:
Mariah uses this term to describe her Rainbow album, which mixes different musical styles, influences, techniques, etc. She also calls herself a combo-plate because she is of mixed heritage.
COMPLETE AND TOTAL JOKE:
A variation of "Complete joke" and "Complete mess." Mariah said this frequently during the Rainbow era.
COMPLETE AND TOTAL MESS:
A classic phrase at this point - refers to anything getting on one's nerves or just said as a casual throwaway when the explanation is too long. Also said frequently during the Rainbow era.
COMPLETE NONSENSE:
Said in the same accent as "Complete joke" or "Complete mess" with emphasis on the consonants and a slight whistle effect on the end "se".
DAHHHLIN':
Said either as a term of endearment or out of annoyance. (e.g. "We enjoyed the later section of the performance, dahhhlin'!" or "Oh, no, no, no! Dahhhlin', you were wrong!")
DRAMA:
Basically, meaning a whole bunch of "nonsense" and a big "mess."
DRAMATICKING:
The verb describing the action of drama.
(I) DON'T KNOW, AND NEITHER DO YOU:
A coy phrase used when Mariah wants to be secretive about a particular subject.
EAT, DRINK, DANCE, WHATEVER:
A festive way of stating that people are free to do what they like.
ENSEMBLE:
Same as "outfit" (e.g. "Do you like the ensemble?")
FESTIVE:
Mariah uses this word to describe anything she feels is opulant, joyful or celebratory. (e.g. "Your Hello Kitty watch is quite festive!"
FOR THE NOSTALGIA:
A phrase Mariah uses when she does something that reminds her or others of something from the past.
FREAKIN':
Mariah uses this all the time instead of dropping the f-bomb.
HOLLA:
Mariah's way of saying "hi!" or telling her fans that she will be sending another message soon. (e.g. "I'll holla back soon.")
HONEY B. FLY:
Mariah's secret nickname that became not so secret. Used in the Honey [So So Def Remix] by Da Brat.
HOT TAMALE:
Something that is really hot or cool.
IF THAT'S GONNA MAKE YOU HAPPY:
Basically said in a sarcastic manner.
IN FACT:
MC uses this phrase at the end of statements to say "just so you know." She said it after nearly every sentence for a while during the Rainbow era, in fact.
LAMB:
A term of endearment when addressing a loved one or close friend (e.g. "You're my lamb" or "Hey, lamb!"). This eventually became what Mariah refers to her fans as.
LAMB FOR LIFE:
Mariah's way of addressing her longtime fans. I'm a Lamb for life or #L4L on social media.
LAMBILY:
A term of endearment used for her collective fan base. She calls us lambs and considers us family, therefore; we're her Lambily.
LAMBY:
Same as above, but used when one is a little more familiar with you.
(I) LOVE YA, APPRECIATE YA, AND ENJOY YA:
Just a silly little way of saying "thank you".
LOVE YA MUCH:
Sometimes written as LYM on social media. Just a casual way that Mariah tells someone she cares for them.
HEY, MIGHT AS WELL...IF YOU GOT A LITTLE EXTRA:
Said in the same accent as "yeah...and hey" with a tad more zest. (e.g. A waiter approaches with the question, "Would you care for something to drink?" Your response could be, "Hey, if they got a little extra in the back and ain't nobody else drinkin' it...might as well...fill me up a glass").
MESS:
Used often as "that whole mess," which refers to a weird, difficult or uncomfortable situation. Note "mess" is pronounced with an "sh" at the end.
MOMENT:
The term Mariah uses frequently to describe things or events in her life. (e.g. "The new #Beautiful remix is quite the festive moment!").
MUTT:
A word Mariah calls herself meaning multiracial. This originated on an appearance on The Rosie O'Donnell Show in which she brought along her new puppy, Guam.
O:
Means "of".
OKIE DOKIE SMOKEY:
Used in place of "okay, what's next?" Mariah said this during the Chicago Rainbow concert in 2000.
OKAAAAAAY:
Used with sarcasm when MC is unsure of the situation. In other words, "you do what you want, but whatever."
OH DEAR:
Mariah uses this when she's at a loss for words. Depending on how deep the situation is, she will often add vibrato on the end of "dear".
OH MY:
Another form of "Oh dear."
PA POW!:
Used while making effects with hands, in order to emphasize a point. (e.g. "I don't know and neither do you! Pa pow!").
PIP!:
A phrase used to describe something really cool (e.g. "Those jeans are very Pip!").
POW!:
Used when you make something happen. (e.g. "I just signed the contract the deal is done. POW!").
" " (Quotations made with hands):
Just a funny thing to do to emphasize certain words or phrases.
SING SING:
Code name for Mariah's old mansion. It's a double pun because Sing Sing is a New York state prison and she was always asked to "Sing! Sing!"
SPIRAL (Spiraling):
Originally used in Crybaby, this word describes a situation or idea that one is lost in or is not clear.
STELLAR:
A word in place of "great" or "good".
STONE GROOVE:
Mariah says this to describe something she thinks is really awesome. (e.g. "The new video is a stone groove!").
STONE GROOVE SMASH HIT WONDER:
A variation of "Stone groove", but only used when she's feeling even more excited and amazed by something.
THINGS OF THAT NATURE:
A phrase Mariah uses often meaning "things like that."
UGH:
A dramatic way to express frustration or displeasure in something.
VOCAL REST:
When MC refuses to talk for hours or days to preserve the quality of her voice. She usually does this in preparation for a major performance or while on tour.
WE:
Mariah's silly way of referring to herself. (e.g. "We like the nice blue shirt!")
WHAT UP, PLAYA:
This is the way Mariah and her friend/backup singer Trey Lorenz sometimes say hi to each other.
WHY?:
Said in a rhetorical sense as if asking "Why me? What did I do to deserve this?" Meant to be comical.
YA KNOW:
Mariah likes to imitate Jay-Z with this phrase.
YEEAAH:
Mariah often starts her online voice messages with this greeting.
YEAH, AND HEY...:
Said together as a verbal pause in the following ways: 1. Sometimes while resigning due to the realization that you can't change something or someone - i.e. whatever - not said angrily, though. 2. A random transition (said slowly) - i.e. 'yeah...and hey---'. Here 'yeah' is a tone or two higher than 'hey'. It is necessary to pause between the 'yeah' and the 'and'. 3. When a hush falls upon a crowd of two or more people, it is also appropriate to say. We all know why!
YOU LIKE THIS:
Something you say when you do or show someone something that you know they will love.
YOU LOVE ME:
All-purpose phrase. A greeting, a goodbye, or just something to throw into a pause in the conversation or to interject loudly while someone is speaking.
This is usually how Mariah addresses us all at once when she wants to get our attention. (e.g. "ATTENTION ATLITL new Through The Rain maxi single is in stores now!").
BAG:
Something that Mariah got from Austin Powers. She often says "it's not my bag" to state "it's not my thing".
BANGING:
A word for "cool" or another word for "stellar".
BE A LAMB:
It's another way of asking for help.
BE GOOD:
Two words Mariah ends conversations with.
BLEAK:
Something that is boring, unpleasant, not fun, a drag, or uncool.
BING BONG!:
Used to quickly end an argument or conversation while still being funny. This originated during a trip to Japan for The Butterfly World Tour. Mariah was given two puppies during that trip and she named them Bing and Bong.
BOO:
Mariah's phrase for people fond of her or that she's fond of.
(I) CAN'T EVEN KNOW WHAT TO SAY:
Said when Mariah is at a loss for words.
CHOPS:
A derivative of "lamb" - e.g. "Hi Chops!" - the male variation on the same theme. This does not mean you can not call a girl "chops", or a boy "lamb", they're unisex.
COLLABO:
A slight abbreviation for "collaboration", word usage originated in 1999.
COMBO-PLATE:
Mariah uses this term to describe her Rainbow album, which mixes different musical styles, influences, techniques, etc. She also calls herself a combo-plate because she is of mixed heritage.
COMPLETE AND TOTAL JOKE:
A variation of "Complete joke" and "Complete mess." Mariah said this frequently during the Rainbow era.
COMPLETE AND TOTAL MESS:
A classic phrase at this point - refers to anything getting on one's nerves or just said as a casual throwaway when the explanation is too long. Also said frequently during the Rainbow era.
COMPLETE NONSENSE:
Said in the same accent as "Complete joke" or "Complete mess" with emphasis on the consonants and a slight whistle effect on the end "se".
DAHHHLIN':
Said either as a term of endearment or out of annoyance. (e.g. "We enjoyed the later section of the performance, dahhhlin'!" or "Oh, no, no, no! Dahhhlin', you were wrong!")
DRAMA:
Basically, meaning a whole bunch of "nonsense" and a big "mess."
DRAMATICKING:
The verb describing the action of drama.
(I) DON'T KNOW, AND NEITHER DO YOU:
A coy phrase used when Mariah wants to be secretive about a particular subject.
EAT, DRINK, DANCE, WHATEVER:
A festive way of stating that people are free to do what they like.
ENSEMBLE:
Same as "outfit" (e.g. "Do you like the ensemble?")
FESTIVE:
Mariah uses this word to describe anything she feels is opulant, joyful or celebratory. (e.g. "Your Hello Kitty watch is quite festive!"
FOR THE NOSTALGIA:
A phrase Mariah uses when she does something that reminds her or others of something from the past.
FREAKIN':
Mariah uses this all the time instead of dropping the f-bomb.
HOLLA:
Mariah's way of saying "hi!" or telling her fans that she will be sending another message soon. (e.g. "I'll holla back soon.")
HONEY B. FLY:
Mariah's secret nickname that became not so secret. Used in the Honey [So So Def Remix] by Da Brat.
HOT TAMALE:
Something that is really hot or cool.
IF THAT'S GONNA MAKE YOU HAPPY:
Basically said in a sarcastic manner.
IN FACT:
MC uses this phrase at the end of statements to say "just so you know." She said it after nearly every sentence for a while during the Rainbow era, in fact.
LAMB:
A term of endearment when addressing a loved one or close friend (e.g. "You're my lamb" or "Hey, lamb!"). This eventually became what Mariah refers to her fans as.
LAMB FOR LIFE:
Mariah's way of addressing her longtime fans. I'm a Lamb for life or #L4L on social media.
LAMBILY:
A term of endearment used for her collective fan base. She calls us lambs and considers us family, therefore; we're her Lambily.
LAMBY:
Same as above, but used when one is a little more familiar with you.
(I) LOVE YA, APPRECIATE YA, AND ENJOY YA:
Just a silly little way of saying "thank you".
LOVE YA MUCH:
Sometimes written as LYM on social media. Just a casual way that Mariah tells someone she cares for them.
HEY, MIGHT AS WELL...IF YOU GOT A LITTLE EXTRA:
Said in the same accent as "yeah...and hey" with a tad more zest. (e.g. A waiter approaches with the question, "Would you care for something to drink?" Your response could be, "Hey, if they got a little extra in the back and ain't nobody else drinkin' it...might as well...fill me up a glass").
MESS:
Used often as "that whole mess," which refers to a weird, difficult or uncomfortable situation. Note "mess" is pronounced with an "sh" at the end.
MOMENT:
The term Mariah uses frequently to describe things or events in her life. (e.g. "The new #Beautiful remix is quite the festive moment!").
MUTT:
A word Mariah calls herself meaning multiracial. This originated on an appearance on The Rosie O'Donnell Show in which she brought along her new puppy, Guam.
O:
Means "of".
OKIE DOKIE SMOKEY:
Used in place of "okay, what's next?" Mariah said this during the Chicago Rainbow concert in 2000.
OKAAAAAAY:
Used with sarcasm when MC is unsure of the situation. In other words, "you do what you want, but whatever."
OH DEAR:
Mariah uses this when she's at a loss for words. Depending on how deep the situation is, she will often add vibrato on the end of "dear".
OH MY:
Another form of "Oh dear."
PA POW!:
Used while making effects with hands, in order to emphasize a point. (e.g. "I don't know and neither do you! Pa pow!").
PIP!:
A phrase used to describe something really cool (e.g. "Those jeans are very Pip!").
POW!:
Used when you make something happen. (e.g. "I just signed the contract the deal is done. POW!").
" " (Quotations made with hands):
Just a funny thing to do to emphasize certain words or phrases.
SING SING:
Code name for Mariah's old mansion. It's a double pun because Sing Sing is a New York state prison and she was always asked to "Sing! Sing!"
SPIRAL (Spiraling):
Originally used in Crybaby, this word describes a situation or idea that one is lost in or is not clear.
STELLAR:
A word in place of "great" or "good".
STONE GROOVE:
Mariah says this to describe something she thinks is really awesome. (e.g. "The new video is a stone groove!").
STONE GROOVE SMASH HIT WONDER:
A variation of "Stone groove", but only used when she's feeling even more excited and amazed by something.
THINGS OF THAT NATURE:
A phrase Mariah uses often meaning "things like that."
UGH:
A dramatic way to express frustration or displeasure in something.
VOCAL REST:
When MC refuses to talk for hours or days to preserve the quality of her voice. She usually does this in preparation for a major performance or while on tour.
WE:
Mariah's silly way of referring to herself. (e.g. "We like the nice blue shirt!")
WHAT UP, PLAYA:
This is the way Mariah and her friend/backup singer Trey Lorenz sometimes say hi to each other.
WHY?:
Said in a rhetorical sense as if asking "Why me? What did I do to deserve this?" Meant to be comical.
YA KNOW:
Mariah likes to imitate Jay-Z with this phrase.
YEEAAH:
Mariah often starts her online voice messages with this greeting.
YEAH, AND HEY...:
Said together as a verbal pause in the following ways: 1. Sometimes while resigning due to the realization that you can't change something or someone - i.e. whatever - not said angrily, though. 2. A random transition (said slowly) - i.e. 'yeah...and hey---'. Here 'yeah' is a tone or two higher than 'hey'. It is necessary to pause between the 'yeah' and the 'and'. 3. When a hush falls upon a crowd of two or more people, it is also appropriate to say. We all know why!
YOU LIKE THIS:
Something you say when you do or show someone something that you know they will love.
YOU LOVE ME:
All-purpose phrase. A greeting, a goodbye, or just something to throw into a pause in the conversation or to interject loudly while someone is speaking.