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cue n. barbecue; occasionally, a barbecue grill. Also que.  (posted Aug. 21, 2006) [full entry…]
East Los n. East Los Angeles. Also Eastlos and Easlos. (posted Jul. 12, 2007) [full entry…]
lopomo n. lower power mode; a state in which an electric power supply uses less energy. (posted Jun. 15, 2007) [full entry…]
Nork n. North Korea or a North Korean. (posted Dec. 8, 2006) [full entry…]
sposie n. a disposable diaper. (posted Feb. 26, 2007) [full entry…]
trep n. an entrepreneur. (posted Sep. 13, 2007) [full entry…]

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