Finally, to great effect, your unaffected radio hosts explain the difference between affect and effect. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “The Virginia-Nebraska Mnemonic for Affect and Effect” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi...
dangle n.— «Griffin was a big guy, even without the bulky body armor, helmet, and “dangle”—what soldiers call the bits of gear that they clip, strap, or otherwise buckle to their uniforms. He had half a dozen rifle magazines strapped across his...
punding n.— «“Punding” is a stereotypical motor behavior in which there is an intense fascination with repetitive handling and examining of mechanical objects, such as picking at oneself or taking apart watches and radios or sorting and arranging...
boot n.— «The regulation requires all businesses that use shopping carts to submit an “abandoned cart prevention plan” to the city. Solutions could range from hiring parking lot attendants to installing devices that prevent carts from leaving a...
bonk n. a sound made by a hand-held radio, indicating a transmission cannot be made, characteristic of digital trunk radio systems typically used by fire and police departments. Also bonking. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
blocktimer n. an independent journalist or producer who buys airtime in order to broadcast programs on radio or television. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)