Howdy from Wordville! In this week’s archive edition of “A Way with Words,” we talk about Mushroom Basket, Moose Point, and other wacky names given to paint chips and nail polish colors. We also discussed the origin of...
pickle back n.— «We do something called a “pickle back”—a shot of Jameson with a shot of pickle-juice brine—that is quickly becoming a signature.» —“Jenn James of the Rusty Knot Never Wants to Hear ’Hotel...
huacha n.— Note: “Huacha” seems to be a Mexican Spanish borrowing of the English word “washer,” referring to a small, flat ring of metal. «For more than 40 years, Garcia, 66, of Las Cruces, has practiced the skill...
embaby n.— «Our Little Embabies…Here they are…the newest members of the Corso family at 3 days old!» —“ Our Little Embabies” by Jenn Corso, Jeff Corso Corso Family Blog Apr. 23, 2006. (source: Double...
cage n.— «Strachan said people in cars—which he refers to as “cages”—have a tendency to overlook motorcycles because they’re smaller. And they just aren’t looking for them. Car drivers should always turn to check their blind...