bubble line n.— «There was more than a glimmer of hope this year that Congress would finally ante up $5.5 million needed for a planned oxygen system to improve striped bass fishing at Thurmond Lake.…The proposed oxygen system, which...
trap star n.— «Jeezy, 29, claims he speaks from such firsthand experience that he considers himself a “trap star”—slang in his native Georgia for hustler—more than a rap star.» —“Music Young Jeezy” by Brett...
snivel gear n.— «I now put on my “snivel gear”—cold-weather clothing that makes you stop “sniveling” about the chilly Georgia mornings.» —“You’re in the Army Now” by Martha Brant Newsweek Web...
fling a craving v. phr.— «In the Southern vernacular, watching that child nibble on Cheerios “flung a cravin’ on me.”» —“The Cheerio effect” by Denese Rodgers Henry Daily Herald (McDonough, Georgia) Nov. 28...
balliage n.— « Balliage: A technique in which color is painted freehand onto sections of hair.» —“Tackling a lust for red head-on” by Elizabeth Lenhard Atlanta Constitution (Georgia) Apr. 23, 1995. (source:...
transvestitute n.— «During the meeting, Helms expressed her discontent with the word “transvestitute,” which has been commonly used by alliance members in e-mail blasts.» —“Midtown safety meeting addresses trans...