spanging v.— «Just over a year ago, 16-year-old Jessica Adams was living on the street in the U District “spanging” for spare change, doing acid and, at her lowest point, using some “clear liquid” that she doesn’t...
hurricane ham n.— «The conch is considered to be almost all things to folks in the Bahamas. Known locally as hurricane ham, it turns up in everything from salads to main dishes.» —by Jessica B. Harris Sky Juice and Flying...
tiger stripe n.— «Belly has a more serious side.…There are also factual articles, mainly contributed by female writers, covering topics such as big women on the internet, the appeal of stretch marks (or tiger stripes), and the big...
blow a hoolie v. phr.— «Nine times out of 10, it’s blowing a hoolie out there with high winds and seas.…We’ve had an 86-foot wave, so you’re going from one hazardous environment to another. The men need to have a safe refuge...
bump n.— «Star Magazine, “Entertainment Tonight” and People Magazine all refer to it as “the bump,” and since Britney first started sporting hers last year, it’s been the hottest thing going.» —“How to get the most out of your...
boot dance n.— «In order to truly explain step, one must first go back to its origin, during the time of slavery in which slaves developed what is known as a “boot dance” to communicate with each other as well as to honor...