half-pregnant adj.— «The resolution on North Korea belongs to a new set of UN decisions that diplomats refer to as “half-pregnant.” These, though impressive on paper, are subject to “ifs and buts” that render them...
scamdicapper n.— «Despite criticism on many Internet posting forums, those services which are considered the worst of the worst—for which the sobriquet “scamdicapper” was coined—continue to flourish. Apparently a vast number...
wig-wag n.— «The banjo crossing signal, also called a wig-wag, was (and still might be in some places) a round target with a hole in the center that swung back and forth when activated. Looked somewhat like a banjo being swung back and...
irritation fee n.— «The surcharge, which Cameron and his friends refer to as an “irritation fee,” is still intact, while the seven”“day pass costs $85 more than the former five”“day pass.» —“Golfer says senior pass...
nodder n.— «European porcelain factories created models of how they believed these exotic peoples appeared. These were often exaggerated, with almost grotesque features and many were equipped with movable heads or hands, have come to be...
ponytail n.— «Canadians Showcasing Internationally will promote yr material from the dreaded Canada Booth, then provide you with a contact list of just which ponytail scarfed your merchandise.» —“Indie Eye:...