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AMW n. a (pretty) woman whose career derives in some way from her appearance. (posted May. 13, 2004) [full entry…]
ARC n. in publishing, an advance reading copy of a book. (posted Aug. 26, 2004) [full entry…]
Asbo n. a court order designed to curtail unwanted public behavior. (posted Nov. 2, 2004) [full entry…]
AWOL n. a device for delivering alcohol in a vaporized form mixed with oxygen; the vaporized alcohol itself. (posted Feb. 14, 2005) [full entry…]
C4ISR n. the integration of intelligence and communications functions (of a military group). (posted May. 5, 2004) [full entry…]
DATY n. dining at the Y; cunnilingus. (posted Sep. 22, 2005) [full entry…]
DNF adj. 1. did not finish, in course-based sporting events, such as boating, auto-racing, and horse-racing. 2. did not find, in geocaching. (posted May. 13, 2004) [full entry…]
drab adj. wearing men’s clothing; dressed as a boy. (posted Dec. 16, 2004) [full entry…]
DYKWIA n. an abbreviation of “do you know who I am?“ said to be used by celebrities or others seeking special privileges. (posted Jul. 26, 2004) [full entry…]
FLOHPA n. collectively, the states of Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, said to be important in the 2004 American presidential election. (posted Oct. 29, 2004) [full entry…]
Foblish n. stilted or incorrect English spoken or written by a non-native speaker. (posted Nov. 4, 2004) [full entry…]
FRAGO n. in the military, a (hasty or sudden) change or amendment to a previous operational order. (posted Jul. 16, 2004) [full entry…]
GFE n. girl-friend experience; sex work in which a female prostitute behaves like a male client’s girlfriend or shows (artificial) emotional intimacy beyond the sex act; paid-for female companionship. (posted Sep. 30, 2005) [full entry…]
GUBU adj. grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre, unprecedented; (hence) disreputable or scandalous. (posted Nov. 19, 2004) [full entry…]
HNWI n. high net worth individual. (posted May. 11, 2004) [full entry…]

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