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Fogarea

Fogarea  n.— «There’s a spot on I-91 near New Haven that’s referred to as “Fogarea” because there’s a big sign on the interstate that says “Fog Area.”» —“Two Big Games Night: ‘Fish vs. Pride!” in...

Corrupticut

Corrupticut  n.— «“Connecticut is now derisively referred to as Corrupticut,” hesaid. “Bridgeport has earned a reputation as a place where politicians can be bought.”» —“Ganim Gets 9 Years” in New...

Corrupticut

Corrupticut  n.— «Of all the fish in the Corrupticut Sea, the federal dragnet snags only a few.» —“Busted! Lennie Grimaldi” by Carole Bass New Haven Advocate (Conn.) Feb. 24, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued...

dangles

dangles  n.pl.— «“He’s got dangles,” teammates often say of Jensen, using the hockey neologism for the ability to outmaneuver lethargic opponents with deft stickwork.» —“Silent ‘H,’ loud game for Eli winger” by Alex...

buffet flat

buffet flat  n.— «The casual, migratory and unskilled drinkers of the world, along with a scattering of habitual, non-migratory and skilful [sic] drinkers, have found a new haven. It is the buffet flat and the New York police are authority...

toad

toad  n.— «“There’s a toad!” she exclaimed, referring not to a warty amphibian but to a defunct Toys “R” Us (Toad: Temporary, Obsolete, Abandoned or Derelict site).» —“Defining Sprawl: From A to Z” by...

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