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backpacker

backpacker  n.— «If you’re a fan of what is collectively (and sometimes derisively) called “backpacker rap,” you’re probably familiar with Metal Face Doom a/k/a Zev Love X; his alias as the former frontman of troubled rap group...

bozosity

bozosity  n.— «I knew when I saw the first wave come past that Dick had taken that one mighty step that would forever place him among the constellations of bozosity. We _owed_ it to Dick to honor his utter cluelessness.» —“Re:...

slanket

slanket  n.— «Graves was a natural fan of a blanket that offered coverage to the arms without restricting movement. But he did not think “Sleevey” was the right name for it. “I said, ‘It’s a blanket with sleeves,’”...

brewerania

brewerania  n.— «He loved it so much he devoted a sizable section of his beer fan site to Ballantine lore and memorabilia—or “brewerania” as it’s known in collecting circles—and even posts sightings of the ale around the...

Ubonics

Ubonics  n.— «During slavery, oration was used as coded speech to “hide collective action from slave owners.” Today this principle is exemplified in speech such as Ubonics—a “slang” version Ebony-phonics, also knows as Ebonics—and rap...