highway hypnosis n.— «Even without actually falling asleep, drivers can go for miles in what some experts call “highway hypnosis,” with their reflexes slowed and their judgment impaired.» —“When lack of sleep can kill” by Melinda Black Daily...
A San Diego listener has a weird word on her mind: biffy (meaning “toilet”). This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Origin of Biffy” Hi, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this is Megan from San Diego, California. I had a question about the...
in-law chaser n.— «Not surprisingly, there are times when it may snow in late April or early May—this in Navajo culture is called an “In-Law Chaser.” Navajo teaching says if an in-law has a weak mind, that individual will state he or she can’t work...
dildocam n.— «They do the crazy baby math while Doc is prepping the ultrasound wand (I once heard someone refer to it as a “dildocam”).» —“The rest of the ultrasound story” by Chris Not the Mama (Higginsville, Missouri) June 28, 2007. (source:...
compassion club n. a group that provides marijuana as a medicinal aid in defiance of anti-drug laws. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
probability neglect n.— «Humans are the only species that understand risk, but we also engage in what’s called “probability neglect.” This is when we ignore probabilities and worry about more traumatic possibilities.» —“Good Question: Why Do We...