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Definitions by David Mann

dada poles 

Architectural columns that are too small relative to the size of a front porch; toothpick-like unadorned porch columns; baby pieces of wood holding up the world.
They did an amazing job on the renovation, but those dada poles on the front porch look like they're going to snap any minute!
dada poles by David Mann June 7, 2024
Cheap, fake laminate or veneer that resembles marble; faux marble.
I thought the countertops were top notch granite, but sadly they are farble.
farble by David Mann January 7, 2017

wasabotage

an underhanded interference in the enjoyment of sushi by burying large amounts of wasabi within the piece, usually out of sight.
This sushi is so hot, it must be wasabotage!
wasabotage by David Mann June 23, 2007