Hummer house
n.— «Some critics have argued that the large homes would not fit with the character of the other homes in the area, and they specifically express anxiety about two oversized lots which, they say, will be able to accommodate “Hummer houses and starter castles.”» —“Verdict on 11-Home Laguna Beach Project Expected Tonight” by Dave McKibben Los Angeles Times Sept. 23, 2003. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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