June bug
n.— «While townies pejoratively dub them “June Bugs,” landlords relish confiscating security deposits and enforcing strict “no party” rules beyond the point of reason and jealous neighbors ruin the fun by calling the fuzz, there’s little doubt that senior week-ers get less respect around here than Rodney Dangerfield.» —“H-2-the-izzo puts on a show” by Patrick Gavin Daily Times (Salisburgy, Maryland) June 7, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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