big voice n.— «When there is an attack, a siren goes off that sounds like the air raid sirens in the movies. Then, there a speaker system we call “Big Voice” that directs everyone to “take cover.”» —“NGAC 1st...
Adam n.— «“Adam” can refer to the pill form of Ecstasy and “Jellies” is used if the speaker is talking about capsule type of pills.» —“Teens don’t always say what they mean” by Gary Henry Paris...
Foblish n. stilted or incorrect English spoken or written by a non-native speaker. Etymological Note: From FOB “fresh off boat” + English. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
neurodiversity n.— «The next meeting of the Coventry and Warwickshire Neurodiversity Group is on January 29 at 7.30pm….Guest speaker Janet Taylor will talk about dyspraxia, a condition affecting movement and co-ordination...
flyero n. a person who distributes handbills or fliers, usu. a Spanish-speaker. Editorial Note: This term appears to be specific to Santa Ana, Calif. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
stage phoning n.— «Take “stage phoning”, for instance, the term sociologists use for the show we put on when we are being observed or overheard talking on our mobile. “Like a cubist painting, the speaker on the mobile...