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Baltimore wrench n. a chisel and hammer; generally, as in additional forms given in citations, as a slang term a wrench is a tool used for a purpose other than that for which it was intended, especially when used as an implement of brute force. (posted Dec. 8, 2005) [full entry…]
bang v. in baseball, to call off a game because of inclement weather. (posted Mar. 10, 2005) [full entry…]
bang in v. to call in sick to work; (hence), to take a day off from work under false pretenses. (posted Oct. 26, 2004) [full entry…]
Bangalored adj. (said of a corporation, project, or employment) having been relocated to India; having lost business or employment due to such a relocation. (posted Jul. 27, 2004) [full entry…]
bank v. to gang up on (someone); to ambush. (posted Jun. 24, 2004) [full entry…]
barbecue stopper n. a topic of constant and widespread conversation, especially a divisive political or social issue; (hence) a social gaffe. (posted Jan. 21, 2005) [full entry…]
bark mitzvah n. a (13th birthday) party held for a dog. (posted Dec. 21, 2004) [full entry…]
barmuda triangle n. a concentration of bars or nightclubs on a street, at an intersection, or in a neighborhood. (posted Jan. 17, 2007) [full entry…]
barrel edition n. a discarded newspaper that is resold. (posted May. 31, 2005) [full entry…]
Basement Betty n. a woman who runs a business out of her home (in competition with store-based businesses). (posted Jul. 7, 2006) [full entry…]
bastard n. a (large) tool with a rough side or edge used for smoothing or shaping. (posted May. 31, 2005) [full entry…]
bat wings n.pl. flabby undersides of the upper arms; untoned tricep muscles. (posted Sep. 29, 2004) [full entry…]
battle rattle n. (protective) military gear worn in combat situations. (posted Oct. 11, 2004) [full entry…]
bazooty n. the buttocks; the ass. (posted Mar. 1, 2005) [full entry…]
beat bag n. a package or bindle of a non-drug substance that is sold as narcotics. (posted Jan. 10, 2007) [full entry…]

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