porching n.— «Doing nothing is the very heart of what folks have taken to calling “porching.”…Porching has enjoyed a renaissance, thanks in part to neo-traditional neighborhoods where porches are coming back strong after...
stink eye n.— «You know when you’re out of favor if she doesn’t give you a peck on the cheek after work.…If she doesn’t like you, she gives you the stink eye.» —“‘Auntie Louise’: Liveliest Living Legend in...
stand in v. phr.— «Stand in. Have favor with. “He’s always trying to stand in with the gals.” General.» —by Harry Harrison Kroll in George Peabody College for Teachers A Comparative Study of Upper and Lower...
woo-woo adj.— «To be a proper woo-woo, you must follow these rules: …Never look for the simplest, most obvious cause of something.…Always favor the conspiracy angle over the boring angle.…Don’t accept mainstream...
jump-out n.— «Mr. Iver Thomas said that the drug program can be solved by tough police action; however, he is not in favor of the jump-outs by the police officers. He would prefer to see a reverse sting where the customers are arrested...
take a walk v.— «Take a walk: To duck out of a controversial vote, or to miss a vote as a favor to a lobbyist or colleague.» —“Legislative glossary: A guide to understanding lege-speak” Austin American...