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bozocity n. stupidity; bozo-like behavior. Also bozosity. (posted Apr. 26, 2006) [full entry…]
Bradley effect n. the difference between the number of people who vote for a black candidate and those who say they will or would. (posted Nov. 6, 2006) [full entry…]
break off v. phr. to freely or gratuitously give something (to someone), especially money or something highly prized; in the form break (someone) off a piece, to give or receive sexual favors. (posted Jun. 2, 2005) [full entry…]
breastaurant n. a restaurant that features scantily clad or sexually appealing waitresses. (posted Dec. 1, 2004) [full entry…]
brekko n. breakfast. (posted Feb. 11, 2005) [full entry…]
brick v. (generally) to fail; (of a person) to commit an error or do poorly; (especially in sports) to miss or fail to reach a target, goal, or destination; (of a musical recording) to fail to be successful or sell well; to stiff; (of an electronic device) to be rendered useless. (posted May. 19, 2006) [full entry…]
bright eyes n.pl. payday. (posted Jun. 2, 2005) [full entry…]
bring the wood v. phr. in American football, to play or tackle with extra force or violence. (posted Oct. 12, 2005) [full entry…]
broheim n. brother; friend, buddy. Also broham, brougham, or (rarely) broheem. (posted Jun. 9, 2006) [full entry…]
brown-bag v. to illegally sell proprietary seed varieties. (posted Apr. 10, 2007) [full entry…]
brownfield n. an industrial site, esp. when contaminated; a vacated building lot which has not reverted to a green state. (posted May. 7, 2004) [full entry…]
bubblehead n. a submariner. (posted Jun. 23, 2006) [full entry…]
bucket baby n. 1. a foal or calf nursed by hand; 2. an infant perceived to spend an excessive amount of time in a portable car seat. (posted Apr. 26, 2007) [full entry…]
bucket biologist n. a person who illegally or carelessly introduces an aquatic species into a new environment. Also bucket biology, such a practice. (posted Sep. 1, 2006) [full entry…]
budget dust n. money said to be insignificant when compared to other (planned) expenditures. (posted Jun. 10, 2005) [full entry…]

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