trowel fodder n.— «While many of the technical aspects of archaeology can be learnt in a classroom, there is no substitute for practical experience. If you are really committed to the subject many excavations will offer places to what are...
wheat meat n.— «Seitan, a gluten meat substitute that’s often called “wheat meat,” is known to soak up flavors and be “the next best thing” to a hunk of steak. Or so say the vegans.» —“Delta of Venus offers...
chimped v.— «“What’s the ‘chimp’ factor?” “Haven’t you ever taken pictures of kids and had them immediately run to the camera to see what the picture looked like? Substitute a bunch of curious chimps for the kids. But...
field lobster n.— «“Field lobster tail” is another name for crawfish or those delicious creatures resembling miniature lobsters that live in rice fields. If crawfish are not available, you can substitute chopped lobster meat, which...
squiggly G’s n.pl.— «Some users, fearful of taking a chance, have sought to substitute the drug with large quantities of diazepam, or “squiggly G’s.” Imported cheaply from India and Pakistan, and available for just a couple of...
gallerist n.— «A fashionable new word is bubbling up in the New York art scene: gallerist, as a substitute for art dealer. Not, of course, just any art dealer. A gallerist is directly involved with the care and feeding of artists, rather...