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:...
silo can n.— «One of them once informed me that the 16oz beer cans that are called “tall boys” in the Portland vernacular were often referred to as “silo cans” ’round the parts where he spent his salad days...
snout house n.— «The proposal attacks what critics call “snout houses”—residences with the garages protruding in front of the living area.» —“Council Expects Full House For Design Rules Meeting” by Janet...
snout house n.— «Residential developments now popping up across the city, Bliss says, often reflect the city’s lack of design control over new homes. He refers to them as “snout houses,” garages out front and living areas to...
doinking n.— «In an effort to save time and money, the company developed an illegal shortcut to force grease into the sewer system, according to U.S. Attorney Karin Immergut. The practice, known as “stacking” or...
stacking n.— «In an effort to save time and money, the company developed an illegal shortcut to force grease into the sewer system, according to U.S. Attorney Karin Immergut. The practice, known as “stacking” or...