Bottom South n.— «Down in Louisiana (and Alabama and Mississippi, too, a region affectionately known to some as the “Bottom South”), praline candy is the equivalent of a familial coat of arms, with recipes guarded as closely as family...
worschestesomayo n.— «We split the Frontiersman, a smoked chicken sandwich with bacon, provolone cheese lettuce and tomato with a “worschestesomayo” sauce (as they call it) on a Kaiser roll.» —“The Lager Haus has food fit...
draw down v. phr.— «He jumped out and drew down on me, pointed his gun at me. It looked like a silver .357 Magnum revolver.» —“Face-Off With Hege Draws Ruling” by Bill Morris Greensboro News & Record (N.C...
cooperatition n.— «Carole Bruce, the chairwoman of the Greensboro chamber, suggested coining a new word—”cooperatition”—to describe the current status of regionalism in the Triad. “We come together to celebrate our...
hammerhead
n.— «Hammerhead—A road rider.» —“Even you can learn the lingo!” by Tom Steadman Greensboro News & Record (N.C.) May 9, 1993. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)