kip

a nap; a snooze

In my old age, a midday kip shortly after lunch is a must!

by talk2me-JCH2 July 14, 2022

ABC

American Born Chinese. Sometimes generally, a Chinese born "overseas" (in America).

I am an ABC, and I'm planning a trip to China next summer. Great Wall here I come!!!

by talk2me-JCH2 February 17, 2022

sunlight won't sweeten trash

Metaphor - It stank yesterday, it stinks today, and will be stinkier tomorrow; you will always be trash

You can put your garbage in a sunny fragrant rose garden but it will still smell putrid. Sunlight won't sweeten trash!

by talk2me-JCH2 August 15, 2022

Bronx cheer

When the crowd at a sporting event start booing. Origin in baseball.

And here comes the Bronx cheer! The crowd is not liking the Ref's call on this one, at ALL!

by talk2me-JCH2 April 01, 2021

noose

Man's neck tie, dress tie.

My boyfriend is a noose freak. He has over twenty in his closet, and most are pure silk.

by talk2me-JCH2 February 17, 2021

muck in

Get involved and contribute my advice, labor or whatever I can to help.

I've struggled to not reach over and help my puppy get through the door with that stick. I'm going to muck in and help her. Poor baby! 😇

by talk2me-JCH2 January 07, 2022

250

Chinese slang for idiot.

I'm finding guitar lessons so hard...I feel like a 250!

by talk2me-JCH2 February 17, 2022