hurricane ham
n.— «In the same way that Tuna is called “chicken of the sea,” Floridians called the sea turtle “turkey of the sea.” Conchs are still called “hurricane hams.” Sponges are called…uh…“sponges.”» —“Free Market Environmentalism and Eco Capitalism Save People and the Planet” by Rex Curry OpinionEditorials.com Nov. 6, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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Among ham radio enthusiasts, the word Elmer has become an affectionate term for an experienced ham radio operator who mentors a novice. It’s also used as a verb: Elmering someone means helping a new ham. The term was coined in a 1971 magazine...
For one family in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the expression tuna casserole serves as code for “Tonight’s dinner doesn’t sound so good, so let’s go out to eat.” This is part of a complete episode.
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