Harper College

(1.) A community college in Palatine, Illinois, named for William Rainey Harper - b. July 26, 1856 d. January 10, 1906 - first president of the University of Chicago. Founded 1971.

(1.) Harper College is located in Palatine, Illinois.

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Fictionary

(1.) noun: A dictionary comprised entirely of made-up (non-standard) words; a volume of words authored by someone other than an official Dictionary authority (Webster's, Britannica, etc.).

(1.) "Joe, an amateur wordsmith, thinks his fictionary contains words worth adding to the English language."

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Punt

(1.) verb - To pass a smoking device without taking a hit from it.

(1.) John punted, deciding not to take another hit of Mary's fine 'tobacco'.

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Nabo

(1.) NAB-oh, noun: Slang for child molestor. From the name Vladimir Nabokov, author of the 1955 novelLolita. (2.) An author who writes in the Nabokovian style or about Nabokovian subjects.

(1.) We suspect Gary, the homeless man who hangs around the mall, of being a Nabo.

(2.) Albert, a Nabo, recently wrote a short story centered on the civil rights of those who wish to see incest legalized among consenting adults.

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Humanesque

(1.) adjective - Having a human appearance or demeanor. (2.) adjective - Resembling a human or possessing human qualities.

(1.) "The statue of Diana was intricately carved and carefully detailed, giving it a humanesque appearance."

(2.) "The chimpanzee's laughs and smiles were very humanesque."

Scharky

(1.) adjective - Art, specifically literature, that is dark and fantastic in nature. Taken from the name Robert Schark, author of the brand new Young Adult children's series "Josh Powers" and the middle grade novel "Big Fred". (2.) adjective - Any subject that is grim and off-the-wall, often involving kidnapping, imprisonment, monsters, and psychological torture with a fantastic or wondrous twist, intended to "both frighten and enlighten", as per the Robert Schark writing style. (3.) adjective - A personality or demeanor reminiscent of the Scharkan literary style or Robert Schark personage.

1. "Have you read that new horror novel about underground aliens taking over Los Angeles? It's disturbing and hilarious, very Scharky."

2. "That sci-fi movie we saw last week was really scary but really funny too. Scharky."

3. "Have you met James yet? He's a dark and brooding artist, but he can always make people laugh. He's exceptionally Scharky."

Lampin'

(1.) verb - When a smoking device is losing smoke through any of its various holes (carb, mouthpiece, etc), giving the illusion of a genie leaving his/her magic lamp. May be specifically applied to Jeannie from "I Dream Of Genie" as a pop culture reference, although the reference does not come from Jeannie originally. (2.) verb - When a pothead is has no stuff and is in serious need of a hit; applied because the needy pothead in question wishes smoke was drifting from his/her nose and mouth like smoke from a magic lamp.

1. "Hit that piece quick--it's lampin'."

2. "Tommy ran dry last night, and has been lampin' ever since."

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