salt away

To stash away, save, or set aside for later use.

My mother would always salt away whatever she could from her weekly paycheck, if only a few dollars.

by talk2me-JCH2 April 28, 2021

Short Meal

Synonymous with "Side Piece", sometimes lover.

Because he is with me a few times a week, most people think he and I are serious about each other. Actually, he's only a Short Meal. Convenience.

by talk2me-JCH2 February 19, 2021

'mage!

Short for: "Imagine that!"

husband: "All the raisin bagels were gone when I got there.
wife: hmm? 'mage! I told you to get to the bakery early! So, what was left?

by talk2me-JCH2 March 12, 2021

loosie

a single cigarette

The corner grocer will sell you an off-brand loosie for 25 cents.

by talk2me-JCH2 July 14, 2022

chalk talk

A talk or lesson in which the speaker uses a blackboard and chalk.

Before every game the coach gives a last minute chalk talk.

by talk2me-JCH2 July 28, 2023

hand-to-mouth

Satisfying only one's immediate needs because of lack of money.

We were nearly broke at that time, and living hand-to-mouth.

by talk2me-JCH2 May 06, 2021

paraph

a fancy flourish after a signature

My brother's signature is easily recognizable by his gaudy paraph!

by talk2me-JCH2 July 19, 2022