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bulldogging n.— «Considering the sheep are ovine, not canine, it is ironic that the term for this type of capture is “bulldogging.”…Cornelius said the key to bulldogging was to get as close as possible one or two metres...
person of pallor n. a white or Caucasian person. Editorial Note: Usually used jocularly or ironically. Etymological Note: Constructed after “person of color,” a person who is other than white or Caucasian. (source: Double-Tongued...
Frankenstein n.— «There’s an ironic local expression that sums it up: Frankenstein. It describes an old object or concept injected with new life through fresh components—”antique” chairs bolstered by new arms and legs...
gutless clause n.— «Using a seldom used procedure (called for a lack of a better term—the gutless clause), a motion was made to “table” the bill just prior to crossover. The procedure did not allow for a debate or vote on the bill and...
reef v.— «Fittings: An ironic term describing plumbing parts that don’t fit together no matter how hard you reef on them.» —“Say cheese, then get scrubbing—How to put words to your dishwasher woes” by Mag...
blingosphere n.— «“Bling bling” is a phrase hijacked from black culture and press-ganged into white culture. “Blingosphere” is an ironic mockery of the original slang—a term so lame that it declares whiteness on its face...