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zunts (noun) : ridges constructed on highways before a stop signal to alert drivers of an upcoming stop

The zunts on the road alerted me that a stop sign was just ahead.

Submitted by: Jeremy Davis from Iowa on Jul. 10, 2008 20:54

slug (verb) : to offer or accept a ride with strangers in order to make use of carpool lanes on one's commute

With gas prices and traffic congestion at an all-time high, more and more commuters are saving time and money by slugging into the District. —WRC News, July, 2008

Submitted by: Meezer Mom from Virginia on Jul. 09, 2008 12:19

recombobulation area (noun) : the area beyond a security checkpoint made available to airport travelers for reassembling belongings, putting shoes back on, etc.

The recombobulation area just past security at Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee is bringing smiles to the faces of travelers. —Sharif Durhams, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 9, 2008

Submitted by: Jeanne from Wisconsin on Jul. 09, 2008 09:34

pestrian (noun) : an annoying pedestrian

Pestrians do not have the right of way when they walk slowly across the street during rush hour.

Submitted by: Lauren Yancey from California on Jul. 08, 2008 16:05

sandboni

(noun) : a vehicle used on beaches to smooth sand

We were enjoying a wonderful sunrise on the beach until the sandboni came driving through the view.

Submitted by: Katie from Virginia on Jul. 07, 2008 14:32

blinker (verb) : to signal, flash, or blink

Tom was blinkering to change lanes. —Jose Orlando Barela lll

Submitted by: Orlando from Utah on Jun. 18, 2008 11:38

textport (noun) : the transfer of text messages from one cell phone to another

There is a textport going on because I just sent a text message to my friend.

Submitted by: Anonymous on Jun. 11, 2008 13:54

chug hole (noun) : a large pot hole in a roadway

Mom, watch out for the chug hole—it's huge!

Submitted by: Wesley from Oklahoma on Jun. 09, 2008 12:51

hypermiling (noun) : driving techniques used to maximize fuel economy

A hypermiling group member showed an NPR reporter how even the proper choice of parking can add to fuel economy. —National Public Radio, June 9, 2008

Submitted by: Madhumita Datta from Maryland on Jun. 09, 2008 11:28

scootle (verb) : Based on 'scoot' and 'scuttle', an inchworm-esque movement that incolves squirming across the floor of a room. Some people may scootle in their sleep, these can be known as 'scootlebugs'.

Kimmy scootled across the room, seeking the warmth of the other campers.

Submitted by: Ren Rose from New Hampshire on Jun. 01, 2008 17:01

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