trace v. to swear or to curse (at someone or something). (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
What do you call a firefly in Jamaica? A peenie-wallie or a blinkie. For a lovely use of the first term, check out Valerie Bloom’s poem “Two Seasons.” Better yet, listen to the audio. This is part of a complete episode.
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