FONSI n.— «ITD hopes to obtain a Finding of No Significant Impact, or FONSI in regulatory parlance, from the Federal Highway Administration.» —“Open house focuses on byway document” by Keith Kinnaird in Sandpoint...
Rumtopf n.— «If it’s late spring, it’s time to start a Rumtopf, the German word for rum pot. You store it for fall or winter use.» —“Yum! Rum and berries create a syrupy treat come winter” by Marlene Parrish The Plain...
Lexus lane n.— «Grabauskas said he was studying high-occupancy toll lanes, also known as “HOT” lanes or “Lexus lanes,” where drivers pay for the privilege of using a dedicated lane at rush hour.» —“Official...
iso n.— «Long throws are the ticket downwind, while short throws are dictated upwind. Isolation plays, or “iso’s” in the football and Ultimate parlance, often produce scores.» —“Ultimate Game Tough To Beat” by...
sallet n.— «Poke sallet is rarely sold in groceries, partly because it’s difficult to grow commercially.» —“Making a mess of poke” by Dan Huntley in York, S.C. Charlotte Observer (N.C.) June 1, 2004...
hype man n. a hip-hop performer responsible for backup rapping and singing, and increasing an audience’s excitement with call-and-response chants. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)