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tombstoning

tombstoning  n.— «They were among a group of six who were “tombstoning” at Stoke Point near Wembury—which involved leaping off Tombstone Rock into the sea below.» —“Ice Demand ‘Unprecedented’ As Britain Carries On...

tombstoning

tombstoning  n.— «Devon coastguards have condemned a dangerous new summer craze of “tombstoning,” which involves jumping off cliffs into the sea from higher and higher points, and which, they say, has been inspired by Pepsi Max...

Phrog

Phrog  n.— «With protruding side wheels and a nose-up attitude on the ground, the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter has the appearance of a frog ready to hop—some would say it certainly does, especially when moving forward on the deck. Since the...

jackass

jackass  v.— «There was a time when everything you owned had to fit in your Sea Bag.…You warped your spine jackassing the goofy thing through a bus or train station.» —by William J. Veigele  Sea Bag of Memories May...

chones

chones n.pl. underwear, especially undershorts or panties. Also chonies, choners. Editorial Note: Despite its proximity to a mention of lingerie, chonies in the 1928 citation is probably a typographical error for chorines. Etymological Note:...

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