Butcher's Dozen

11; as opposed to a Baker's Dozen, 13

There couldn't have been more than a butcher's dozen in the bag.

by R. P. P. Shakespeare May 2, 2024

Metric Dozen

Metric Dozen : a group of ten items based on the fact that the metric system uses powers of ten to denote quantities.

This a ten count package of doughnuts - a Metric Dozen.

by wfukradio May 26, 2024

Buzzin Dozen

A common nickname for Detroit Diesel 12 cylinder diesel engines.

My uncles 1980 Peterbilt 359 truck has a 12 cylinder Detroit Diesel 12-V-71 engine, this truck can be heard before being seen while drivin down the road. Due to the engine sound and the engine being a 12 cylinder, that's how a 12 cylinder Detroit Diesel got the nickname Buzzin Dozen.

by anonymous March 2, 2024

Taker's Dozen

A term for a group of 11 things
A dozen, if you take one away

Mike said he was bringing two six packs to the party, but he showed up with a Taker's Dozen: he drank one on the way

by anonymous July 9, 2022