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- stop stick (noun) : a device consisting of a straight rigid stick studded with spikes that deflate the tires of a vehicle being pursued by police
- "Stop sticks" were placed on the road, causing two flat tires on the car, and bringing it to a halt.
—Peter Goonan, Springfield Republican, December 9, 2008
- Submitted by: N. Zoug from Massachusetts on Dec. 10, 2008 11:51
- Stoptional
- (adjective) : having the option to stop or not at a stop sign often due to lateness or impatience
- The driver decided the stop sign was stoptional and kept driving through it.
- Submitted by: Tate from Pennsylvania on Jan. 14, 2008 15:58
- (adjective) : an optional stop; a mere suggestion to stop.
- That sign is no big deal, for it's stoptional!
—Dr. Ben Dover, PhD, My Brain, HALLOWEEN 2007
- Submitted by: V.D. from Florida on Oct. 31, 2007 10:14
- (noun) : Proper noun.
The formal name of a Stop sign when a law enforcement officer nowhere in sight to issue a ticket.
- Because Bob saw no policeman while approaching the corner in his vehicle, he cruised through the Stoptional sign and continued on his way.
- Submitted by: Leigh Purcell from Georgia Us on Mar. 22, 2007 13:00
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