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ankling

Posted by Grant Barrett on March 21, 2008 · Add Comment

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Starvation Corner

Posted by Grant Barrett on January 18, 2007 · Add Comment

Starvation Corner n.— «What Cafeteria III table serves as both a Starvation Corner and a Lonely Hearts Club during third lunch?» —“Teen Scene” by Susanne Shaw, Douglas Johnson Newport Mercury and Weekly News (Rhode Island) Oct. 4, 1963. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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Barmuda Triangle

Posted by Grant Barrett on January 17, 2007 · Add Comment

Barmuda Triangle n.— «Long the featured act at Park City’s Depot, Mr. Wyman has moved to performing Sundays and Mondays at the Pop Jenks at 438 Main, a club that opened a year ago as the third side of the “Barmuda Triangle.”» —“Park City’s Club Scene Becomes Musician’s Route To Stardom” by Tony Semerad Salt Lake Tribune Nov. 22, 1991. [...]
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bamboo kun

Posted by Grant Barrett on September 14, 2006 · Add Comment

bamboo kun n.— «When the bamboo is pulped and treated, it produces strands that are nearly as strong as steel. A natural agent called “bamboo kun” prevents the growth of bacteria on the fiber, eliminating the need for anti-microbial chemical treatment.» —“Raising Cane” by Jim Ridley Nashville Scene (Tennessee) Sept. 15, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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Tennessee music box

Posted by Grant Barrett on August 24, 2006 · Add Comment

Tennessee music box n.— «Dulcimers come in all shapes and sizes—peanut-shaped models, triangles, graceful ovals and rectangular contraptions often called “Tennessee music boxes.” They usually have three or four strings and sound like a cross between a mandolin and a guitar, but sweeter-sounding, more fluid and droning than both.» —“Starry Lullabye” by John Nova Lomax Nashville Scene (Tennessee) Aug. 24, 2006. [...]
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ponytail

Posted by Grant Barrett on January 17, 2006 · Add Comment

ponytail n.— «Band are demo-less and less than a dozen gigs old when swarmed by slavering ponytails from every major label.» —“Toronto Music Scene—06.30″ Usenet: tor.arts June 30, 1994. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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