idiocentric adj. 1. At the center of one's own universe. idiocentricity —n. 2. The belief that one is the center of the universe. [GREEK idios (one's own), LATIN centrum (center)]
ignoranus n. A person who is both ignorant and an asshole, a condition often compounded by the accumulation of money. See False Authority Syndrome.
I'm not really interested in money Expression. I'm only interested in money.
implant n. 1. A car with a top speed in excess of three times the speed limit, usually found gridlocked in Hamptons summer traffic. 2. A device used to treat erectile dysfunction.
incestuous amplification n. The reinforcement of a set of beliefs among like-minded people, leading to errors in judgment. e.g., Buying a Hummer, building a McMANSION, etc. See ridiculture.
income stream n. A small cashcade.
inconspicuous consumption n. A mark of inferiority and cause for demerit.
inequity aversion n. The tendency to shun people of a different economic status than one's own. inequity-averse —adj.
inferior consumption n. PARVENU shopping. Buying supermarket brand groceries, a McMANSION in the Hamptons, hiring a FENG SHUI decorator, etc.
inferior decoration n. The art of bad taste. See haut kitsch.
In God We Trust American Motto. All others must pay cash.
inheritance powder n. Arsenic.
inside adj. 1. Among a select group of people, such as the A-list. 2. In prison.
instant forest n. Fully mature landscaping, especially trees of 24″ or greater caliper, transplanted around a brand new house in a futile attempt to simulate an old-money environment. Antonym cheapscape.
instant forest
instant tan n. 1. A tan in a bottle. 2. The look of leisure time and travel to distant lands for only $10.95. e.g., St. Tropez Auto Bronzant, Ambre Solaire Self-Tan, etc. See tanscaping.
investment n. Any property in the Hamptons. See vacation home.
irrigation system n. 1. A bar, nightclub or social hall. 2. A liquor cabinet. 3. A device for people who can't afford a gardener that automatically waters one's lawn, even when it is raining.
it's a deal Expression. A phrase indicating that a midpoint in bargaining has been reached and that tough negotiations are about to begin. See cheese.
it's only money Expression. A comment seemingly used to disparage the outlandish cost of one's POCKET ESTATE, FUV or other symbol of material excess while actually celebrating one's ability to make such stupendous and frivolous expenditures.
it wasn't expensive Expression. A phrase used, often with feigned embarrassment, in an attempt to convince others that one is not as wealthy as one appears to be.