United States Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

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angel n. Nomenclature has changed. In the beginning of the current Marine deployment that began in late March, members of the unit referred to HR (human remains) and KIAs (Killed in Action) as they examined bodies in five work areas and made detailed drawings of the wounds. “Somebody, I don’t know who, said let’s call them “angels,” and it just fit,” Patterson said. “That’s what we’re comfortable with: They’re our angels, going home.” [English Iraq United States Military] [full cite] (Dec. 27, 2004)

anhyzer n. Anhyzer: A disc’s flight arc, which falls in the same direction of the throwing arm. For a right-handed player a backhand anhyzer shot fades to the right, while a sidearm anhyzer fades to the left. [English United States Sports & Recreation] [full cite] (Aug. 4, 2004)

ansina n. Gente humilde, casi todos indígenas o mestizos morenos. Que no saben usar palabras elegantes. Que champurran el spanglish con los “haiga”, los “ansina”, los “mesmamente” y los “dendenantes.” Que gustan de andar de sombrero y botas. De bigote ancho, y cinturón ‘pipeao’. [Spanglish Spanish Mexico United States] [full cite] (Sep. 26, 2004)

anti-snob zoning n. Delphic Associates is a development company that specializes in Chapter 40B, commonly known as anti-snob zoning. [ Language English Place United States Massachusetts Subject Architecture] [full cite] (Dec. 11, 2005)

Arkansas chrome n. The duct tape is now 17 years old and still holding. It is truly the fabric of the gods. (Also known as Arkansas chrome.) [English United States Slang] [full cite] (Apr. 20, 2006)

arribada n. Known as an arribada, the Spanish word for arrival, the group nesting event on May 22nd is yet another positive sign this year that the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, the smallest and most endangered sea turtle in the world, is on its way to recovery. [Spanish Mexico United States Environment] [full cite] (May. 30, 2004)

babyface turn n. Booker T languished in mid-card programs—yet gradually began winning over fans with his charisma and humor. After a brief run with the New World Order, he was bounced from the heel group, cementing his babyface turn. [English United States Entertainment Jargon] [full cite] (Jul. 18, 2004)

babyface turn n. Meltzer called McMichael’s May PPV tussle with the Packers’ Reggie White “easily the worst match of this or many other years.” Don’t be surprised if a major storyline twist (read babyface turn) occurs soon. [English United States Entertainment Jargon] [full cite] (Jul. 18, 2004)

babyface turn n. He mentioned then how the actions that occurred after that, including his unscheduled babyface turn at the 9\18 show, cost him his best friend in the business. [English United States Entertainment Jargon] [full cite] (Jul. 18, 2004)

babyface turn n. Sometimes, a promoter decides to turn a guy babyface because he’s not getting over as a heel. Other times, the fans make the decision for the promotion. [English United States Entertainment Jargon] [full cite] (Jul. 18, 2004)

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