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takeaway n. In this context, “key takeaways” is the phrase speakers use when what they really mean is “the important points of my presentation I want you to remember.” (An equally odious and related phrase, “key learnings,” has already been stomped on by “Dilbert.”) (Dec. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

frutal n. He headed in for an attempted dunk. Ker-plunk. Cooper lost the ball on the way up. He then ran to the bench and stretched out while laughing. “This was frutal,” Cooper said, offering a new word that might be a combination of “futile” and “brutal.” (Dec. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

foxy n. 5-MEO-DiPT, also referred to as “Foxy,” is sometimes used as a substitute for ecstasy. (Dec. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

feature n. Feature: All the man-made goodies available in the park to ride or jib on. (Dec. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

rowdy adj. Rowdy: Similar to burly but on a lighter note. Scary, but energizing and exciting. (Dec. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

burly adj. Burly: So scary that it could remind you of a big, hairy beast. Ominous and capable of instilling a deep sense of fear. (Dec. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

gnarr-gnarr n. Gnarr-gnarr: The sickest, rowdiest, burliest terrain available. (Dec. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

busting n. Busting: Throwing down a mad trick. Performing a maneuver, going big and looking cool. (Dec. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

sick adj. Sick: Anything that is exceptionally pleasurable, burly or rowdy. A beautiful powder field could be sick, as could a very steep and dangerous rocky run, a well-designed terrain park or an attractive woman. (Dec. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

hucking n. Hucking: Associated with throwing your body into the air—big air, perhaps beyond one’s skill level. Huckers may or may not lack skill, but they don’t lack fear. A huckfest is where there is a quorum of huckers hucking. (Dec. 30, 2004) [full citation…]

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