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concretable n. a modular, portable building made of concrete. (posted Apr. 9, 2007) [full entry…]

double-f school n. a school which has received two failing grades from state agencies in four years, permitting its students a choice of attending other, better schools. (posted May. 1, 2004) [full entry…]

monkeyfishing n. catching fish by first charging water with an electric current, then netting the stunned or panicked fish. (posted Jun. 15, 2004) [full entry…]

turkey n. a pet project funded via pork barrel politics. (posted May. 1, 2004) [full entry…]

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