Joe n.— «Joe A blanket term that could apply to many different things, most commonly used as a noun. It’s often used to replace a person’s name. Whereas some places use the term “son” or “dog” or “man”...
peachalorum n. an attractive or excellent person or thing. Editorial Note: This word is rare. The second citation is known to have been written by Henry M. Hyde. Etymological Note: Perhaps influenced by cockalorum ‘a self-important little man.’ The...
jointery n.— «Peacekeeping will have major procurement implications: there will be an emphasis on flexibility and amphibiosity and the marines will have a new significance. There are implications for heavy transport and training and for...
backpack rap n.— «I think that’s already happening in the form of what Stretch Armstrong disdainfully calls “backpack rap”—emphasis on lyrics and/or bugged production, with head-nodding a low priority. unfortunately, this kind...
Susmaryosep n. an exclamation of surprise, disbelief, or emphasis. Etymological Note: From Spanish Jesus, Mary, Joseph. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
stagette n.— «The old bridal shower is being joined by the stagette. The proceedings are mainly a mimicry of the male event, with an emphasis on drinking and rough talk and a male stripper is becoming mandatory.» —“Joining the...