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basketball goal | ˈbaskətˌbôl gōl | n.

1. piece of sporting equipment — the complete, regulation apparatus used for scoring, comprising an 18-inch orange rim, a net, a backboard, and a supporting structure (pole or wall mount).

2. obstacle — a stationary object positioned within a driveway or thoroughfare requiring navigational caution.

"watch out for the basketball goal when you're backing up."

• synonyms: basketball hoop
• note: the use of basketball 'goal' as the term for the entire scoring apparatus is centered in ky, in, and tn. because basketball was invented in indiana, we can only assume that this is the true form and that all those opposed stand in opposition to dr. james naismith's original intent for the sport.

high-speed spoon | hī-spēd spo͞on | n. / idiolect

1. the primary large spoon — the larger of two spoons within a dinner set; defined by its capacity to move larger volumes of food at a faster rate than its counterparts.

"put that away and use a high-speed spoon if you actually want to finish your soup before it gets cold."

• synonyms: tablespoon, the big one
• antonym: low-speed spoon
• etymology: compound; familial dialect origination by d.m 1950s-60s from needing to eat quickly while on naval ships

intrigue | ˈin-ˈtrēg | n. / idiolect

1. skin imprints — the impression or pattern left on skin after prolonged contact with a textured surface.

"i took a really good nap, and when i woke up i had intrigue on my face from the blanket."

• note: h.b believes p.t to be originator of this word

low-speed spoon | lō-spēd spo͞on | n. / idiolect

1. the designated small spoon — specifically, the teaspoon or dessert spoon within a standard dinner service; characterized by a smaller bowl and a slower rate of consumption.

"pass me a low-speed spoon; i'm not in any rush to finish this."

• synonyms: teaspoon, the small one
• antonym: high-speed spoon
• etymology: compound; familial dialect possible origination by g.u.d. or d.t. in the 1950s-60s

magic box | ˈma-jik bäks | n. / idiolect

1. the remote control — a piece of equipment held in the hand and used to control a television, media player, or similar electronic interface.

<p class="italic opacity-90 my-4">"can you find the magic box? i want to see if star trek is on."</p>
<ul class="list-none text-sm opacity-80 pl-0">
  <li><strong>synonyms:</strong> <em>clicker, remote, flipper</em></li>
  <li><strong>note:</strong> discovered by a.r.m. to be an unusual word at the age of 19.</li>
</ul>

ruhavior | ro͞o-ˈhā-vyər | n. / portmanteau

1. a specific subset of conduct — to behave in a manner outside of accepted etiquette.

it was ruhavior when you burped at the dinner table."

• etymology: a portmanteau of rude + behavior.
• note: coined by e.m. after a mispronunciation during childhood

sleepers | ˈslē-pərz | n. (pl.)

1. apparel — any form of garment worn specifically for sleeping; a general category of pajamas used interchangeably regardless of style, cut, or construction.

"go put your sleepers on so we can read a book."

• synonyms: pajamas, pjs, nightclothes

sweet pickle dreams | swēt ˈpi-kəl drēmz | n. / expression

1. a state of specific nocturnal activity — used to express good wishes to a person going to bed.

"sweet pickle dreams tonight!"

• etymology: may be abstracted from or to sweet piccolos likely in reference to the sound of a piccolo.