This week’s “Slang This!” contestant guesses what the terms tape bomb and pixie money mean. Improvised explosive devices made out of cassette tapes? We don’t think so. This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Tape Bomb and Pixie Money”
Okay, Martha, ready for another quiz?
Yes.
This one I have also picked for you.
I know you’re going to get it, but I’m going to do it anyway.
Ungulate.
Ungulate.
U-N-G-U-L-A-T-E.
It’s a kind of hoofed animal, right?
The ungulate is a relative of onyx, actually, which comes from the word for fingernail.
Brilliant.
Thank you.
You’re so charming and brilliant.
It’s amazing.
Wonderful.
All rolled into one.
And that also is another one thanks to the FreeRice.com website.
Indeed.
And if you’d like to test our knowledge about language, don’t be shy.
The number’s 1-877-929-9673 or email us.
The address is words@waywordradio.org.
Straight ahead, stay tuned for a word puzzle and more of your calls.
