I see no reason why the following are on this list. All are words which are long established in the English language and far from being trendy and meaningless they all have logical origins and meanings. None are "ridiculous'.
Chatoyancy : Late 18th century, from the French chatoyer - to shimmer. Derives from "cat's eyes". Used to describe a specific characteristic of the refraction of light (shimmer) by certain gemstones.
Faux : From the French meaning false. First used in English in the mid-17th century.
Phenolic handles : Refers to the kind of resin used to make the handles, i.e. phenolic resin, derived from phenols. This material means the handles stay cool when used on the hob and can be used in an oven up to 350 degrees F.
Corsage : Originated in 15th century France to describe the bodice of a woman's dress. Present day accepted use first originated in the UK and USA over 100 years ago to describe a small bunch of flowers attached to the dress bodice or woman's body.
Decollete : Late 19th century French, from Decolleter - to expose the neck. First used in English in the mid-19th century.
Ruching : From the French meaning to plait. A sewing technique that dates back to the Middle Ages, used to gather fabric or ribbon. First incorporated into English around 1850.
