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witness mark n. generally, an intentional, accidental, or naturally occurring spot, line, groove, or other contrasting area that serves as an indicator of certain facts; in geography and surveying, a blaze, cut, hole, paint splash, or message written on a post, tree, rock or other guide to indicate a boundary, feature, or significant point on land, especially on a witness post; in construction and manufacturing, a line, groove, score, notch, cut, or written indicator made on the surface of material to impart information, such as where to cut or join; in forensic investigation, a surface groove, smear, stain, abrasion or other feature that can serve as evidence. (posted Aug. 9, 2007) [full entry…]
wizzo n. among military aircraft personnel, a weapons systems operator. (posted Dec. 17, 2004) [full entry…]
wobbler n. (in California) a crime that can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. (posted Sep. 7, 2006) [full entry…]
woo-woo adj. concerned with emotions, mysticism, or spiritualism; other than rational or scientific; mysterious; new agey. Also n., a person who has mystical or new age beliefs. (posted Apr. 12, 2005) [full entry…]
woobie n. a security blanket; a blankie; a favorite toy or object. (posted Nov. 23, 2004) [full entry…]
woolly-booger n. (also woolly-bugger) 1. (colloquial) the larval-stage insect known as the woolly worm or woolly bear; a fishing fly that resembles such an insect. 2. (in the American Southwest, slang) an extraordinary example of a thing. 3. (in Oklahoma and Louisiana, slang) provisions intended to be overlooked in legislation. (posted May. 17, 2007) [full entry…]
worm dirt n. chewing tobacco. (posted Mar. 2, 2006) [full entry…]
worm poll n. a continuous survey taken of a live audience to measure reactions to a political speech or debate. (posted Apr. 11, 2005) [full entry…]
wraparound adj. providing continuous, comprehensive, or back-up support or coverage of all obligations or aspects of a situation. (posted Mar. 28, 2007) [full entry…]
yampee n. the crust of mucous that forms in the corner of the eye. (posted Jan. 25, 2005) [full entry…]
Yankee dime n. a (perfunctory) kiss. (posted Oct. 12, 2004) [full entry…]
yard sale n. especially in skiing or other snow-based sports, a fall or spill; a wipeout. (posted Nov. 29, 2004) [full entry…]
yips n. nervousness which interferes with precision playing, especially in golf; a case of nerves; the jitters. (posted Jul. 6, 2004) [full entry…]
young-old n. older adults who lead active lives contrary to stereotypes of diminished abilities. (posted May. 6, 2004) [full entry…]
yowie suit n. a shaggy camouflage coverall or clothing outfit, also known as a ghillie suit. (posted May. 29, 2006) [full entry…]
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