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n. The economic policies of the US government during the Obama administration. (posted Mar. 7, 2009) [full entry…]
n. a real or fictional Black person who, especially in deference to White people, is perceived as non-threatening and servile, and appears to have a special ability to help White people. (posted Oct. 3, 2007) [full entry…]
n. an achievement made up of five major parts. Also quintfecta. (posted Sep. 27, 2007) [full entry…]
n. an (implanted) embryo. (posted Sep. 26, 2007) [full entry…]
n. a quick or unexpected (snow) storm. (posted Sep. 25, 2007) [full entry…]
v. to certify that an automobile meets emission standards. (posted Sep. 21, 2007) [full entry…]
n. an entirely white bicycle left as a memorial where a bicycle rider has been killed or hurt by an automobile. (posted Sep. 20, 2007) [full entry…]
n. the distance that a key or button can be pressed, as on a computer keyboard. (posted Sep. 19, 2007) [full entry…]
n. a center lane used for passing or turning on a three-lane road or highway. (posted Sep. 18, 2007) [full entry…]
n. a spiritual ceremony or gathering celebrating a woman’s pregnancy. Also blessingway. (posted Sep. 17, 2007) [full entry…]

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