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Associated with or special to the United States or American people, places, or things. You can also see citations assigned to this category.

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twidget n. a soldier or other military individual whose job primarily involves using or maintaining electronics. (posted Jun. 21, 2004) [full entry…]
two-spirited adj. homosexual, transgendered, or transsexual. (posted May. 19, 2004) [full entry…]
Utah claw n. a female hairstyle typified by bangs projecting outward from the forehead. (posted Oct. 22, 2004) [full entry…]
utzy adj. uncomfortable, bothered, uneasy. (posted Aug. 30, 2004) [full entry…]
visibility whip n. a worker responsible for precisely orchestrating the presentation of placards, chants, and other demonstrations of support among delegates at a political convention, especially during speeches. (posted Jul. 28, 2004) [full entry…]
watermelon n. a communist masquerading as an environmental activist. (posted Apr. 30, 2004) [full entry…]
wet n. a recreational drug made of marijuana, PCP, and formaldehyde. (posted May. 27, 2004) [full entry…]
whip n. an automobile. (posted May. 13, 2004) [full entry…]
whoadie n. a casual, familiar form of address for a friend. (posted Jun. 28, 2004) [full entry…]
wizzo n. among military aircraft personnel, a weapons systems operator. (posted Dec. 17, 2004) [full entry…]
woobie n. a security blanket; a blankie; a favorite toy or object. (posted Nov. 23, 2004) [full entry…]
Yankee dime n. a (perfunctory) kiss. (posted Oct. 12, 2004) [full entry…]
young-old n. older adults who lead active lives contrary to stereotypes of diminished abilities. (posted May. 6, 2004) [full entry…]

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