snackluck
n.— «Twenty-five dollars seemed like a lot of fucking money, considering the refreshments were potluck (“snackluck,” as it was called), the decorations were simply mattresses and pillows, and the organization not-for-profit.» —“Cuddle Me, Please!” by Will Gardner Portland Mercury (Oregon) Sept. 21, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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