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Definitions by Bob Stein

debreviation 

Spelling out the letters, for emphasis or fun, of an acronym, especially a TLA, that was abbreviated for modesty or convenience.
Examples of debreviations:

"That was an eff-ing good movie"

"double-you tee eff"

"oh emm gee"

"The trouble is her father could be any one of three men with whom her mother dot dot dotted twenty years ago."
debreviation by Bob Stein August 17, 2008

street debit 

The power you have to make something un-cool by doing it.
My kids hate it when I say out loud L.O.L. or R.O.F.L, or fo shizzle. I must have a lot of street debit.
street debit by Bob Stein August 17, 2008

monk room 

Long-term hotel room rental for single individual on a budget.
(seen in a craigslist ad by a local hotel): "Monk room $500.00 available June 1st. Small room with attached bathroom. Furnished. All utilities included. Complimentary local phone & cable. Flexible lease - month to month"
monk room by Bob Stein June 20, 2007