Slap, slap, slap, slap– the sound of flip-flops on your feet. These floppy-soled shoes go by other names like zoris and thongs, but a caller wonders why in some parts of the country they’re called go-aheads. This is part of a complete episode...
A Navy man stationed in Hawaii phones to settle a dispute over the difference between acronyms and initialisms. Here’s hoping he didn’t go AWOL to make the call. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Acronyms vs. Initialisms” Hello, you...
sunshine market n.— «Most property managers will be happy to share this information with you, as well as to give you tips on farmers’ markets (often called “sunshine markets”), island seafood vendors and other affordable food sources.» —“The...
wedding moon n.— «The resort offers a deal to those who are about to be married—guests who stay five night or longer are treated to a free wedding. Reynolds has also planned “wedding moons,” as she calls them, in Cozumel, Mexico; Hawaii and Las...
north-south skill n.— «What’s most impressive is Grice-Mullins” ability to always move forward—”north-south” skills, in football parlance.» —“No. 16 Warriors are focusing on final four foes” by Stephen Tsai Honolulu Advertiser (Hawaii) Nov. 9, 2007...
wedcast n.—Gloss: a wedding broadcast over the Internet. «Weddings held in exotic locales seem ready-made for the small screen, as wedcasts provide a way for couples to tie the knot at a Florida resort or on a mountaintop in Hawaii while including...