fro-co n.— «We were ready for Camp Yale 2006. Sophomore year was going to be sick—all the debauchery of freshman year and more. No more boring meetings with college masters, no more fro-cos telling us to get up from the bathroom floor and head to...
graffer n.— «There’s been an explosion of graffiti in the downtown district in New Haven this summer. To the trained eye, it’s not just an part of the urban landscape. Police say, it is often a reflection of what’s going on in the streets below...
beltplasty n.— «Dr. Boris Goldman performed what’s called a beltplasty. “What we do is we actually remove redundant skin and fat from the lower abdomen usually in people who’ve lost a lot of weight.”» —“Beltplasty cosmetic surgery” in Danbury WTNH...
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 Conn. OurSports Central June 28, 2005. (source:...
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 Haven Connecticut Post (Bridgeport, Conn.) July 1...
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 Dictionary)