pajamahadeen
n.pl.— «To quote ESPN’s Stuart Scott, “Oh no he dint!” He “dint” just insinuate that the First Lady a liar! He “dint” just suggest there’s no evidence the memos are forged. And he “dint” just throw down that gauntlet in front of the pajamahadeen! Oh, he did? You’re gonna regret that one, boy.» —“You Call This A Defense, Episode III” by Jim Geraghty National Review Online Sept. 14, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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