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n. a long, full, roughly trimmed mustache shorter than a handlebar mustache, worn without a beard, and with ends that hang down over the corners of the mouth. Also porn stache, porno stache. (posted Jul. 2, 2007) [full entry…]
n. a utility vehicle or pickup truck with two sets of rear wheels on one axle. Also dualy, dualie. (posted Jun. 29, 2007) [full entry…]
n. a person who converts swampland into farmland. (posted Jun. 28, 2007) [full entry…]
n. jocularly, the cockpit of an airplane piloted by a woman. (posted Jun. 27, 2007) [full entry…]
n. a person perceived as espousing false or popular notions of witches or Wiccan beliefs; a fluffy-bunny; (attributively) showing characteristics of such notions or espousing a vague non-denominational spiritualism; woo-woo. (posted Jun. 26, 2007) [full entry…]
n. (also leaverite) a worthless stone or rock, especially one mistaken as being valuable. (posted Jun. 25, 2007) [full entry…]
n. low-quality broadband Internet service. (posted Jun. 22, 2007) [full entry…]
n. a bottomless, mobile chicken coop that rests directly on the ground. British chicken ark, Australian chook tractor. (posted Jun. 21, 2007) [full entry…]
n. (also whoop-de-do) a bump or undulation in a trail used for riding or racing motorcyles, bicycles, or motorbikes. (posted Jun. 20, 2007) [full entry…]
n. in golf, taking three putts to sink the ball in a hole. (posted Jun. 19, 2007) [full entry…]
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