It used to be that you called any mixed-breed dog a mutt. But at today’s dog parks, you’re just as likely to run into schnugs, bassadors, and dalmadoodles. Also, if someone has a suntan, you might say he’s brown as a berry. But then, when’s the last...
For all intents and purposes, the phrase all intensive purposes is just plain wrong. It’s an example of what linguists call an eggcorn. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Intensive Purposes” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, my...
triggerlock n.— «Demarcus Coley, 29 years of age, of the 12000 block of Tech Ridge in Austin, Tx., charged with possession of a Schedule I narcotic with intent to distribute, criminal conspiracy, and Triggerlock. Triggerlock is a term for the...
Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle! It's another newsletter from "A Way with Words"! "Moded, corroded, your booty exploded"--that's what we talked about this past weekend on the program. "Moded" is a bit of...
turkey dope n.— «Another male is charged with possession and intent to distribute an imitation substance. Detectives referred to it as “turkey dope,” and say it’s a fake which dealers try to pass off as real narcotics.» —“Drug raid leads to 3...
alpha roll n.— «During Cole’s testimony, Jones’ attorney, Jack O’Hale, showed a video of a Baltimore police canine officer performing a technique called an “alpha roll.” The video shows the officer slamming a police dog on its back and then...