springing clause n.— «When the county adopted its historic building code amendments, it did so with what’s called a “springing clause,” i.e., one that springs into action if a certain contingency is met.» —“Historic sites key...
zoo-bombing n.— «A daring Portland ritual sent one woman to the hospital earlier this week and brought attention to a fad often referred to as “zoo bombing.” Zoo bombing is when cyclists barrel down a hill as fast as they can, like the...
green scare n.— «Multiple indictments have already been issued in these cases as part of a broad nationwide round-up of environmental and animal rights activists called “Operation Backfire” by the FBI, and colloquially...
doucher n.— «Observing the locals, I adopted their oft-used chestnut “douchebag” and adjusted it to “doucher,” which saved so much time, as there were ample occasions to use it.» —“The Report from Portland:...
bellidge adj.— «I laughed my ass off, I cried, I downed nasty punk-made absinthe, I got bellidge, I got mooned.» —“The Report from Portland: “Liberal kids running amok”” by Colleen in Portland...
bro-ing out n.— «Fun times as it all was, it was apparent that on my borrowed bike and in the party zone, I can’t keep up with these maniacs. ECS and I have done some marathon bro-ing out but it’s called 12-hour Saturday Zone and it’s for...