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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Growlery

February 19, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Growlery

(Dickens: Bleak House 1852)

A place to growl in; jocularly applied to a person’s private sitting room.

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Ra’ora’oa

February 1, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Ra’ora’oa

(Cook Islands Maori)

To have swollen testicles.

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Handbags At Ten Paces

January 22, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Handbags At Ten Paces

(US Slang 1991)

A verbal spat, usually between athletes on the field of play.

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Areodjarekput

January 21, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Areodjarekput

(Inuit)

To exchange wives for a few days only, allowing a man sexual rights to his woman during that period.

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Exhibition Meal

January 18, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Exhibition Meal

(Hobo Slang)

A handout eaten on the doorstep: the madam wants the neighbors to witness her generosity.

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Shahbash

January 15, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Shahbash

(Anglo-Indian)

Well done! (or – Well bowled! – as said in cricket by a wicket-keeper to his bowler)

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Gulch

January 13, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Gulch

(Newfoundland English 1895)

To frequent a sheltered hollow for sexual intimacy.

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Nakhur

January 11, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Nakhur

(Persian)

A camel that will not give milk until her nostrils are tickled.

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