Gay Gayerson

Term to describe the epitome of homosexuality. Used on an episode of Roseanne.

He couldn't be any gayer even if his name was Gay Gayerson!

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clicker

Device attached to a telephone headset that, when activated, will turn off the microphone of the headset, while the customer can still be heard by the person wearing the headset.

The person hit his clicker while he laughed at the person on the other end of the line.

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metro

Common term for Washington DC's subway system, short for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

Take Metro from Franconia-Springfield to Smithsonian, and then meet me by the Natural History Museum.

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Dress Out

To change clothes, as in for physical activity. Most commonly used in physical education classes regarding putting on one's gym suit.

Students are expected to dress out for class and participate each day in class unless otherwise directed by their Instructor or by Doctor's note.

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WMATA

Short for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, which operates subway and bus systems in the Washington DC area. Also called Metro. The initials are normally pronounced, particularly in regards to their Web site.

Look for a WMATA employee. They'll be able to help you.

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