plastic
Definition
A synthetic material made from polymers, capable of being molded when soft and shaped when heated, used in countless everyday items from bottles to toys.
Informal term for a credit card, as in 'paying with plastic' because it's not real money – just flexible debt.
Describing something artificial, insincere, or fake, like a grin so wide it might shatter under pressure.
Relating to the quality of being malleable or capable of being shaped, originally from Greek 'plastikos' meaning 'able to be molded'.
Examples
My wallet's stuffed with plastic, but my dreams of financial freedom are still biodegradable.
Her smile was so plastic, it came with a recycling symbol etched on her cheekbones.
He maxed out his plastic on vintage Beanie Babies, proving collectors gonna collect their regrets.
The politician's promises were pure plastic – flexible, shiny, and destined for the landfill.