shamburger n.— «Shamburgers, a high-protein alternative to meat, can be made ahead, individually covered in plastic wrap and frozen until used. When needed, simply unthaw a Shamburger, and it will be ready to fry or to throw on a grill 5...
squoval
adj.— «The best shape for nails is the squared-off oval, or “squoval,” because it is strong and resistant to breakage.» —by Judith Lazarus Spa Sourcebook Feb. 1, 2000. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
fundit n.— «“I either say I’m a television personality or that I’m a fundit,” the 36-year-old says from his home in New York. “I coined the term “fundit,” and The New York Times stole it from me. I feel violated. I...
flow n.— «Winter’s approach and, with it, our deepening commitment to our work, is a good time to remind ourselves of the theory of “flow.” Coined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi,…flow is an optimum state, what we all want...
dirt Navy
n.— «The Navy always called us Seabees the “dirt Navy.” We built barracks, cleared land.» —by Judith Minthorn Stacy Maggie Sweet Apr., 2001. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
house broke adj.— «Of course we were house-broke, and couldn’t afford a wedding.» —“Shelly Chagnon and John Datseris” by Judith Tenenbaum Globe and Mail (Toronto, Can.) June 25, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued...