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smark n. a person who enjoys professional wrestling despite its artificiality; (hence) a know-it-all or hyper-critical fan of the sport. (posted Dec. 15, 2005) [full entry…]
smog v. to certify that an automobile meets emission standards. (posted Sep. 21, 2007) [full entry…]
smoker’s face n. a physiognomy deteriorated by habitual tobacco smoking (posted May. 15, 2004) [full entry…]
snivel gear n. a soldier’s equipment or clothing perceived as providing comfort beyond that which is strictly necessary, such as a poncho, a sweater, gloves, a sleeping bag, etc. (posted Dec. 11, 2006) [full entry…]
snout house n. a single-family residence in which a garage projects from, obscures, or dominates the street-facing side of the building. (posted May. 3, 2006) [full entry…]
spang v. to beg for money. Also spange. Hence, spanger, a person who begs for money. (posted Dec. 20, 2006) [full entry…]
spave v. to spend money under the illusion that one is saving money. (posted Mar. 26, 2007) [full entry…]
spit game v. to flirt with, hit on, or try to pick up (a woman). (posted Jul. 21, 2004) [full entry…]
spokesweasel n. a spokesperson; a public relations agent. (posted Oct. 24, 2005) [full entry…]
spooty adj. bad, crappy. Also n., something that is bad or crappy. (posted Dec. 23, 2005) [full entry…]
sposie n. a disposable diaper. (posted Feb. 26, 2007) [full entry…]
spud juice n. an alcoholic drink secretively made in prison from fermented potatoes, other vegetables, or fruit. (posted Apr. 3, 2006) [full entry…]
squick v. to disturb, unsettle, make uneasy; to cause disgust or revulsion; to gross (someone) out; to freak (someone) out. Also noun, something which causes disgust, revulsion, or uneasiness, or the disgust, revulsion, or uneasiness itself. (posted Jun. 23, 2005) [full entry…]
steal-me flag n. an upright mailbox flag, which indicates there is mail for pick-up but is also considered a signal to mail thieves. (posted Feb. 28, 2006) [full entry…]
stink eye n. a facial expression of doubt, distrust, or dislike; a dirty look; skunk eye, the hairy eyeball. (posted Jun. 21, 2005) [full entry…]

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