It is an Internet slang term that emerged in the context of online dating, especially among people who use mobile dating apps to look for friends with benefits. In casual everyday conversations, this phrase is used for inviting others to do something together. Due to the original sexual connot...
Speaking of cool cats, that term was still swinging in the 1970s. It was all about being a “cool cat,” someone who had style, confidence, and was in the know. Picture John Travolta in “Saturday Night Fever” – the definition of a cool cat. And don’t forget the “daddies,” t...
2012 n.p.: The speedo variety [of trunks] developed an extraordinary number of risqué or simply curious synonyms: [...] dick daks (daks is an Australian term for ‘trousers’), dick pointers (sometimes abbreviated to DPs), dick pokers, dick stickers, dick togs (sometimes abbreviated to ...
BTW…I use the term washroom all the time Reply Paul Really enjoyed your blog about the slang of Canada. You asked about more slang. Here’s one. You can always identify a Canadian by the way they use the word “University”. Canadians will say “I’m going to University”. (Lol...
Using the phrase Mormon underwear to describe these temple garments goes back to at least 1918. The informal term was commonly understood by the 1930s. Because temple garments are considered sacred and not meant to be viewed by others, many non-Mormons have taken to mocking the garments by ca...
pipe trade term for the measurement of how far a pipe penetrates the fitting "Are you sure you added the guzinta when calling out that measurement?" Gypsy non-union travelling tradesmen H Hack some one who thinks he's good at his trade, but IS NOT Hacksaw way of pointing out a go...
1993 (con. 1930s-40s) Kennedy & Davies Boots of Leather (2014) 7: Some people, not all, would use the term ‘gay girls,’ or ‘gay kids’ to refer to either butch or fem, or both. gay house (n.) [house n.1 (1)] a brothel or a lodging house where the rooms were hired...
Banter – an exchange of teasing remarks – not meant to be offensive, more playful Barbie – barbeque Barrack – to support your sports team Barry Crocker – a shocker Basketcase – a crazy person Bastard – a term of endearment for you best friend. Often, you’re best friend is a tota...
Wearing the Bustle Wrong –Referring to a pregnant woman. Weather-Breeder –A cloudless sky, after a succession of rainy weather, denotes rain, and is said to be a weather breeder. Tobacco was often referred to as “weed.” Weed –A common term for tobacco. Well To Live –To be in ea...
It was easy enough to discover the meaning when my granddaughter, instructed to go put on her bathers, returned wearing her bathing suit. Taryn East states this term is only used in Western Australia, cossie and swimmers being the usual term "in the east." Sociologist Zohl Dé Ishtar tells...