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pickle-stabber

pickle-stabber  n.— «Pickle-stabber An extremely pointy high heel that is, in fact, so pointy you could stab a pickle with it, if you so desired. Despite the awesome name, these have been replaced by wedges and platform soles as the shoe...

bra-ologist

bra-ologist  n.— «Bra-ologist means a bra fitting expert. I make sure that everyone is wearing the correct size and the right style. I also train the people in the stores to fit bras.» —“Bra-ologist” by Donna...

ratumobile

ratumobile  n.— «Many chiefs have found their way to powerful positions in the statutory bodies, are wealthy, and still wield influence over their people as they ride around in their expensive four-wheel-drives known in Fiji as ratumobiles...

madness ambassador

madness ambassador  n.— «The jollity can be laboured, too. Parade marshals now taking up position on Duval St are called “madness ambassadors.” We “robed revellers” are exhorted to be “frolicsome” and...

whining

whining  n.— «St Lucians usually only need the sound of two sticks beating together to start “whining”—around here that’s patois for “shakin’ your booty.”» —“Cricket carnival can’t cajole Castries” by Chris...

mote

mote  n.— «Wireless sensor networks consist of small devices that are called motes. Each mote contains a power supply, sensors, and a small computer. The power supply is typically a battery, which may also have a small solar panel for...

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