Grant and Martha read emails from listeners with suggested explanations as to how the term biffy came to mean “portable toilet.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “The Word Biffy for a Portable Toilet” Grant...
Finally, just in time for holiday get-togethers, Grant and Martha provide some linguistic family therapy to solve a mother-daughter conflict over whether nummy is a legitimate term. Mom says it’s perfect for describing a delicious meal, but...
hiving n.— «Are you concentrating on plants that include new church buildings or plants that involve cell groups meeting in places such as homes and coffee shops? Sunset has opted for the more traditional model. This is what is called...
scratch and dent loan n.— «A company that invests in high-yield real estate debt is looking to buy loans that have been “kicked out” of commercial MBS deals. Midwest Equities of St. Louis has initially allotted $50 million for...
micropolitan adj.— «The Brainerd lakes area, which would include Crow Wing and Cass counties, has been ranked the fourth-fastest growing “micropolitan” area in the Midwest and the 28th fastest nationally.» —“Lakes area...
talent bucket n.— «It’s common knowledge here that the relatively warmer climes of destinations like San Francisco or Seattle have poked holes in the Midwestern talent bucket for years.» —“The Midwest” by Cathy...