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spanking

A stop by a police unit, usually a state trooper, for a traffic violation
He got a spanking for driving 20 mph over the speed limit.

She got a spanking for running a red light.
by Bed time September 15, 2010
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truckade

A group of trucks (minimum one per lane) on a limited access highway that are traveling side by side at the same speed or close to it, thereby making it difficult or impossible to pass.

Portmanteau of "truck" and "blockade." The idea originates from the blockades in the game of parchesi. See also Parchesie Block.
I cannot go any faster because of the truckade in my way.
by Bed time May 24, 2010
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Safe with the bank

When struggling to keep enough funds in your account and playing the float, knowing for a certain period of time (a day or more) that any check you have written will not bounce, and therefore having some peace of mind for that period of time.
I just deposited $100 into my account, so I am "safe with the bank" until Monday.

The check for the rent will not clear until Friday, the day I am getting paid, so until then, I am safe with the bank.
by Bed time March 3, 2011
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job skirt

A skirt with a front fly paired with a button or snap, belt loops, and front or back pockets, resembling a typical pair of pants.

Named as such because they are frequently worn to work by women working in positions held mostly by women, as opposed to other types of skirts that are worn in occupations held by a lot of men.

Most jean skirts are job skirts.
She just loves to wear job skirts.
by Bed time March 22, 2010
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Security Age

The modern era, in which people in a variety of settings are given extra scrutiny to determine if they are truthful about their identity and their rights which they assert, the world has increased amounts of monitoring, and big brother has an overall more watchful eye.

Unofficially, the Security Age began on September 11, 2001.
Everyone is considered suspicious until proven not a terrorist in the Security Age.

Many things that were easy before the Security Age began are now a hassle.

During the Security Age, only ticketed passengers are allowed passed security checkpoints at the airport.

You go to a dry cleaner during the Security Age wanting to retrieve your clothes you dropped off, and the attendant says "ID please."
by Bed time March 22, 2010
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jennifer lopez dress

A man's bathrobe.

Name applies to the garment when worn either by a man or women.

Named because of its resemblance to the dress Jennifer Lopez wore during the 2000 Grammy Award ceremony that was criticized for being revealing.
Men's robes are so revealing, they resemble Jennifer Lopez's dress. Therefore, a man's bathrobe is called a Jennifer Lopez dress.
by Bed time January 6, 2010
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emurdergency

An urgent situation in which homicide or potential homicide is involved.

Portmanteau of "emergency" and "murder."
When a gunman walked in and started shooting, it was an emurdergency.
by Bed time December 3, 2009
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