congratumolations n.— Note: Sometimes spelled “congradumolations.” «Our last place rockers (as is sometimes the case) were a duo of newbies Team Name. Congratumolations to both of them, who successfully held their last place...
health halo n.— «The other half of the Park Slopers were shown the same salad and drink plus two Fortt’s crackers prominently labeled “Trans Fat Free.” The crackers added 100 calories to the meal, bringing it to 1,034 calories, but their...
DFD-er n.— «The trip to Rockaway Beach involves riding the A train over a different sort of New York landmark: Jamaica Bay. At the 116th Street stop is a busy area with delis and beach shops and, where 116th Street meets the ocean, an...
urge surfing n.— «Actual cravings are more a manifestation of dependence than habit, but behavioural strategies such as the four Ds can still help. These refer to delay, deep breathing, drink water and distraction. Urge surfing is another...
dog lick n.— «Dogs hoping to drink from the Hebe fountain in downtown Roseburg will have to wait a bit as the made-for-canine spigots have been sent back for repair. The two “dog licks,” as they’re called, attached to the base of the...
Dear fellow lexigrapplers, This week in the latest A Way with Words podcast, Martha reminisces about her family's mountain roots while dipping into the delicious vocabulary of Southernisms found in the Dictionary of Smoky Mountain English. When...