jake brakes n.pl.— «If approved, the ordinance would prohibit within the city limits the use of hydraulically operated devices that convert a power-producing diesel or gas engine into a a powerabsorbing retarding mechanism with a...
Fayettenam n.— «The city is working to shed its reputation as “Fayettenam.” Fayetteville has changed since the Vietnam era, when soldiers packed downtown streets lined with topless bars and strip clubs. A new city hall and...
jukebox musical n.— «Right now they’re putting on the ultimate jukebox musical, Louis Jordan’s “Five Guys Named Moe,” and swinging everybody into bad health.» —“‘Five Guys’ swings on Jordan’s star” by Bill...
stagette n.— «Following an informal “stagette” dance a midnight feast of ices and cakes was served.» —“Social and Personal” Fayetteville Democrat (Ark.) July 14, 1920. (source: Double-Tongued...
iso n.— «Long throws are the ticket downwind, while short throws are dictated upwind. Isolation plays, or “iso’s” in the football and Ultimate parlance, often produce scores.» —“Ultimate Game Tough To Beat” by...