MoSoSo n.
Citation These under-25s (the target market for early adoption of hot new gadgets) are using what many observers call the next big consumer technology shift: Mobile Social Networking Software, or Mososo. The sophisticated reach of cyber-social networks such as MySpace or Facebook, combined with the military precision of GPS, is putting enough power in these students’ pockets to run a small country
moth n.
Citation: Brian Urlacher is anything but a moth, the term for athletes drawn to the TV lights and the chances to be center stage literally and figuratively
[oh, I dunno, I tend to disagree with this statement]
stained-glass ceiling n.
a barrier to the advancement of women within the hierarchy of a church.
a barrier to the advancement of women within the hierarchy of a church.
Etymological Note: This is a specific form of “glass ceiling,” which is the barrier to advancement of women in any profession. A related term is marble ceiling, which applies to the same situation in politics
human door chock n.
Citation: I have been around a while now, and in the past have seen some members attempt to operate without their mask. I usually find them right at the door to the fire area or, if they are really aggressive, about 2 feet inside the door, which is hardly effective. We used to have a name for these brothers-—the "human door chock."
Word Lustitude:
jizzicillin
n.
Semen with magical--er, medical--powers.
n.
Semen with magical--er, medical--powers.
I liked this because it's funny AND because it's so fun to say. Lots of fricatives.
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