plime adv.— «“I ’clare, Viney,” one would say, “Hit looks pime blank like its daddy in the face.” Bubba had heard Uncle Hadacol say “plime blank,” and reckoned that it was one of those Appalachian expressions...
potel n.— «In a related development, the Indian chapter of the Potel Owners’ Association of America pledged to reserve accommodation in their US-based potels—or Patel-owned hotels—for any vote counters or other cogs in the political...
Elmer n.— «Uncle Charlie was the first of the two brothers to be converted to ham obsession: K4NAV (Kilo4NovemberAlphaVictor)—he went on to design optics for deep-space telescopes. and my Great Uncle Bill Leatherman, W4YNQ, who introduced...
hog-dogging n.— «A hog-dogging event seemed like a natural, and the inaugural Uncle Earl’s in 1995 coincided with a burst of hog-dog trials across the South, a phenomenon that has grown into a circuit of bawling hounds.» —“A...
hog dog trial n.— «Known as the largest hog dog trials in America, and definitely the only one named for Uncle Earl Long, events include one- and two-dog bay contests. Money and trophies will be awarded.» —“Louisiana’s colorful...
freeball v.— «Call it free-balling, California casual, alfresco, or the much-preferred “going commando.” Unless that sundress is super susceptible to breeze, super short, or you’re super drunk, no one will know the difference...