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fakenger (noun) : one who is not a professional bike messenger but uses the clothing and equipment of a courier

Some blame fakengers for perpetuating negative stereotypes of cyclist recklessness - dashing around the city on a courier-style brakeless bike, despite lacking the experience and skill to do so safely. —Matt Flegenheimer, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 2, 2009

Submitted by: K.A. Hoffa from Pennsylvania on Jul. 02, 2009 09:39

jam cam

(noun) : a video camera positioned to view areas of heavy traffic and monitored by television or online

Submitted by: J.C. Moore from Pennsylvania on Jul. 01, 2009 09:40

boomerang adult (noun) : an adult living with his or her parents due to economic distress

"Boomerang Adults": 11% of people age 35-44 report living with their parents or their in-laws. —Reuters, March 3, 2009

Submitted by: J.C. Moore from Pennsylvania on Jul. 01, 2009 09:38

DWT (abbreviation) : driving while texting

Submitted by: Anonymous on Jul. 01, 2009 09:02

Zambike

(noun) : a bicycle with a frame made from bamboo in Zambia

Submitted by: Mr Gair from United Kingdom on Jul. 01, 2009 08:04

smart casual dress (noun) : fashionable casual clothing suitable for a professional environment and public social gatherings

Submitted by: J.C. Moore from Pennsylvania on Jun. 30, 2009 10:25

gayby (noun) : the baby of a gay parent or parents

Some gayby boomers say they are tired of hearing that their family isn't legitimate. —John Blake, CNN, June 28, 2009

Submitted by: Anonymous on Jun. 30, 2009 08:54

RT (abbreviation) : re-Tweet

Submitted by: Anonymous on Jun. 29, 2009 14:09

lad mag (noun) : a magazine primarily marketed to young men

Now, there are so many vixens grinning seductively from so many Web sites and lad mags that no single woman could ever commandeer the public imagination in quite the same way. —David Segal, NYTimes, June 27, 2009

Submitted by: Anonymous on Jun. 29, 2009 10:47

fannage (noun) : a group of fans

Submitted by: J.C. Moore from Pennsylvania on Jun. 25, 2009 13:22

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