bajadero n.— «Since the black market abhors a vacuum, it was perhaps inevitable that the border would see the rise of the bajadero—loosely translated, a chicken-stealing member of the underworld, who makes money kidnapping illegal...
bat wings n.pl.— «Women often complain about bat wings, also known as less-than-toned triceps.» —“Toned-up triceps are as easy as 1-2-3″ by Lisa Nicita Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Sept. 28, 2004. (source:...
cho-mo n.— «If you prove to me that someone is a cho-mo (child molester) around here, or stole from one of us, I’ll go get him for ya.» —“Night In The City” by Brian Smith Phoenix New Times (Ariz.) Dec. 3...
dry drunk n.— «He has hit upon the “dry drunk” scheme as a way to indulge his appetite without hurting his conscience. He is employed as a porter, and every night before he quits work he takes particular pains in cleaning up...