Smallbany n.— «Even in piddling mid-sized cities like the one I grew up in—Albany, N.Y., affectionately known by many as “smallbany”—there was at least one or two hip spots where a musically curious kid could get lost in...
thump mat n.— «‘Thump mats,” as they became known, were handmade by sailors to muffle the sound of the pulleys hitting the wooden deck, for the benefit of those trying to sleep below deck.» —“Need rope? Knot a problem for...
break off v. phr.— «“I told them I just reached down and picked up some of the money sitting there on the floor of the van and said, ‘Break me off.’…What’s wrong with that? Wouldn’t you want to break off some of the money for...
smoke (someone) up
v. phr.— «some dude smoked me up and invited me to his van later to party, i dosed real hard.» —“buckeye/1st show” Usenet: rec.music.gdead Jan. 18, 1994. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
thunder run n.— «At night the outposts scattered along the route, consisting of a few vehicles and an infantry squad, were vulnerable to attack, so continuous patrols known as “thunder runs” were maintained. A run involved...
dollar van n.— «We ask directions from a man with a long beard who’s selling oils and incense. He tells us the dollar vans would be the fastest way. The van we get is packed with four rows of people and their bags of presents.» —by...