TagHawaii

selling loads

selling loads  n.— «They also accuse the company of bad management and taking part in an illegal practice called “selling loads,” which allows outside cabs to pick up customers without paying a $4 airport fee.» —“Taxi...

power dog

power dog  n.— «She had had some close calls before last week’s attack, and had seen pit bulls and other “power dogs,” as she calls them, roaming the neighborhood, chains jangling behind them.» —“Dog-attack victim...

grind

grind  n.— «It’s the people that make Hawaii what it is, without them it’s just another tropical island with beautiful beachs, clean water, fresh air, and mean grinds (hey, that’s not that bad!).» —“Re: Polynesian Culture...

grind

grind  n.— «It’s the Mainland students who make the jaunt with them across the street from campus to grind at Aloha Kitchen.» —“Hawaiian Style” by Shirkey Wade Honolulu Advertiser (Hawaii) Nov. 28, 2003...

grind

grind  n.— «Even without the nostalgia or the rum drinks, Hawaiian grinds (to borrow a Localism) can be deeply satisfying.» —“A Taste of Hawaii Right Here in Berkeley” by Joe Eaton Berkeley Daily...

suck rubber

suck rubber  v. phr.— «I could not back up wearing a combat device to another member who has put rounds down range or sucked rubber after a Scud attack.» —“Letters: Gold standard?” by Joseph W. May Jr. in Hickam Air...