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comic book

Posted by Grant Barrett on February 25, 2005 · Add Comment

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metric buttload

Posted by Grant Barrett on January 4, 2005 · Add Comment

metric buttload n.— «“It was embarrassing for some customers to see a naked woman on the cover wrapped in a talis [prayer shawl], and you can see her nipple really clearly,” says Alle Hall, marketing manager of Seattle’s Tree of Life Judaica, who carried the book but felt it would be most appropriate not to display [...]
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asteroidick

Posted by Grant Barrett on December 9, 2004 · Add Comment

asteroidick n.— «I have one sports-related suggestion—asteroidick. as-ter-oid-ick (n) symbol: * 1. A star-shaped symbol found in the major league baseball record books to indicate players who used steroids. 2. The slimy stuff that sticks to asteroids.» —“Put a star by the stars who use steroids” by Terry Massey Sun News (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) Dec. 9, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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gap out

Posted by Grant Barrett on December 6, 2004 · Add Comment

gap out v.— «“Also can’t find much on gill mites in my books = what exactly are they?” “There is no such thing, that is why you can’t find it. I’m sure the store owner just gapped out for a second when telling about gill mites as well*probably meaning to say flukes.”» —“Re: GF: Gill Mites -Reply” by [...]
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Eurabia

Posted by Grant Barrett on November 24, 2004 · Add Comment

Eurabia n.— «Describing Europe as “Eurabia”—a mix of Europe and Arabia—Fallaci said the continent “has sold itself and sells itself to the enemy like a prostitute.”» —“Fallaci’s new book hits bookstores in Italy” by Alessandra Rizzo in Rome, Italy AP Apr. 5, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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matchbook college

Posted by Grant Barrett on November 22, 2004 · Add Comment

matchbook college n.— «County funds have also paid for “internet campuses” that offer learning programs to “fit your learning style and budget” as well as online multiple choice exams that lead to a college degree. They are also referred to as “matchbook colleges” because these type courses have been traditionally advertised on the covers of matchbooks.» —“Taxpayers [...]
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