Definitions by David G. Epstein

suicide doors 

Doors such as those on pickups, the Honda Element, etc. that are double and open in opposite directions. So called because of the supposed danger of falling out while the vehicle is in motion.

I tried to open the suicide doors on my Element while it was on the Golden Gate Bridge.

suicide doors by David G. Epstein August 10, 2004

weasel

Inhabitant of France or Chiraqistan

Chirac is the chief of the weasels.

weasel by David G. Epstein August 9, 2004

Senator Nuance

The less-than-enthralling John Kerry.

Senator Nuance and his running-mate, the Breck Girl, are coming to town.

Senator Nuance by David G. Epstein August 9, 2004

mica 

A green card giving a non-citizen permission to work and live legally in the U.S.

She married an American, so now she has la mica.

mica by David G. Epstein August 8, 2004

green card 

La mica. Gives legal permission to work and live in the US.

If you don't have a green card, you have to watch out at Border Patrol checkpoints.

green card by David G. Epstein August 8, 2004