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Big Mother n. a government attempting to exercise total control over the well-being of its citizens; parents attempting to constantly monitor or control the activities of their children, especially by means of electronic devices. (posted Aug. 11, 2006) [full entry…]
Big Smoke n. an important person. (posted May. 31, 2005) [full entry…]
big snip n. a vasectomy; in animals, castration, neutering, or spaying. (posted Apr. 18, 2007) [full entry…]
big voice n. a public address and siren system used for warnings (of incoming artillery fire, missiles, tornados, etc.) over a large (outdoor) area. (posted Mar. 16, 2005) [full entry…]
bike-whack v. to ride a bicycle on rough terrain without paths. Also as noun. (posted Jul. 30, 2007) [full entry…]
biking n. an (all-you-can-eat) food buffet or smorgasbord. (posted Apr. 29, 2004) [full entry…]
bio-ink n. organic or cellular fluid used in printer-like devices to construct solid, layered matrices that can be used medically or surgically. (posted Mar. 9, 2007) [full entry…]
birth control glasses n.pl. military-issue eyeglasses; (hence) ugly eyewear. (posted Mar. 28, 2005) [full entry…]
bitch hook n. a curved metal device used with a chain to hold or secure lumber or other things, or to brake a sled on descents. (posted Nov. 7, 2005) [full entry…]
Bitching Betty n. a computer-synthesized voice that gives alerts in (military) aircraft. (posted Feb. 10, 2006) [full entry…]
blaccent n. a mode of speech which is said to imitate African-American vernacular English, especially when used by a white person. (posted Mar. 10, 2005) [full entry…]
black aspirin n. 1. (in Australia) a cola-based soft drink. 2. (in U.K. prisons), a kicking assault of a prisoner by guards. (posted Oct. 6, 2006) [full entry…]
black-robe disease n. (of a judge) an arrogant attitude. Also black robe syndrome. (posted Jul. 12, 2006) [full entry…]
BlackBerry prayer n. the posture taken by users of the BlackBerry-brand personal digital assistant manufactured by RIM. (posted Jan. 13, 2005) [full entry…]
blast n. an advertising or marketing message sent in bulk, especially via email. (posted Feb. 7, 2006) [full entry…]
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