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'Man! That chick can ride.'

DEFINITION: v., To "surf", or ride in a freestanding position on a bus, train or subway. n., A sport popular among transit riders who attempt to complete the entire commute in a freestanding position without using the handrails.

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Bussanova

Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: buss/a/nova

Sentence: Muriel wasn't very adept at subway surfing but thoroughly enjoyed it. When she shamelessly bumped into other riders she would laugh and sing "blame it on the bussanova" (her latin syle of shimmy)

Etymology: bus + bosa nova

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COMMENTS:

Blame it on the bussanova...Eydie Gorme' would be so proud.... great word! - Mustang, 2008-10-10: 06:59:00

I've heard of the Comet Express, but never the Bussanova. ;D Good one! - Kyoti, 2008-10-10: 16:56:00

Love it...the Dance of Love (Commuting) - Nosila, 2008-10-10: 22:25:00

Hilarioussly wonderfully perfect! - lumina, 2008-10-11: 16:10:00

Terrific - OZZIEBOB, 2008-10-11: 16:56:00

Very Funny - TJayzz, 2008-10-12: 21:02:00

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Subswaying

Created by: Tigger

Pronunciation: sŭb-swā'-ĭng

Sentence: That lady with the ugly, red skirt was holding her puke-green handbag while talking on her cell phone with the other hand, until finally exiting at the 114th Street station, subswaying all the way uptown like a pro -- a remarkable display of Metropoise, in my opinion.

Etymology: subway - an underground electric railroad (sub-, Latin prefix, "under" & -way, Old English, wegh "road") + sway - to move or swing to and fro (Middle English, sweyen)

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COMMENTS:

She had some righteous skills, but her fashion sense was totally gnarly dude!! - Tigger, 2007-11-13: 02:40:00

Nice word-I like "metropoise" too! - OZZIEBOB, 2007-11-13: 17:44:00

good word! - yaelash, 2007-11-13: 18:17:00

Verbotomy Hey Tigger, I see you like the drawing today. Thanks! ~ James - Verbotomy, 2007-11-14: 00:02:00

Oh, the drawing is great, but that subswayer needs a a fashion-911. - Tigger, 2007-11-14: 00:21:00

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Metroshuffle

Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: met-ro-shufl

Sentence: Miranda seemed to enjoy the rocking and jolting of the subway as she rode to and from her work and outings and had perfected a metroshuffle for her own entertainment as well as providing smiles for her fellow passengers.

Etymology: Blend of 'metro' (subway) and 'shuffle' (to scrape the feet over the floor in dancing)

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COMMENTS:

it's a great workout! - Jabberwocky, 2008-10-10: 12:00:00

Like it - OZZIEBOB, 2008-10-11: 16:56:00

nice - galwaywegian, 2008-10-12: 12:00:00

metrohumanx Gotta like Metroshuffle! - metrohumanx, 2008-10-13: 11:17:00

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Tramsport

Created by: TJayzz

Pronunciation: Tram-sp-ort

Sentence: Jerry loved commuting to work ever since he discovered tramsport, he would make a point of standing in the aisle, trying to keep his balance. He especially liked to surf the corners and had got quite good at it over the past few months. He was sure it would become an olympic sport eventually if only he could convert a few of his fellow travellers.

Etymology: Tram(passenger vehicle run on rails, powered by electric overhead cables) + Sport(pleasure derived from a particuar activity,entertainment,fun) = Tramsport

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COMMENTS:

it's the best way to stay awake on your way to work - Jabberwocky, 2008-10-10: 10:34:00

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Choreodyssey

Created by: OZZIEBOB

Pronunciation: kawr-ee-OD-uh-see

Sentence: Bob's daily ride to work was a challenging choreodyssey: a "journey of dance."

Etymology: blend of CHOREO (as in choreography): the art of composing ballets and other dances and planning and arranging the movements, steps, and patterns of dancers & ODYSSEY:A long adventurous voyage or trip.

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COMMENTS:

great word - Jabberwocky, 2008-10-10: 10:32:00

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Masstransportalent

Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: Mass-tranz-por-tal-unt

Sentence: Gertrude put her masstransportalent to good use when she had to stand for the entire route while riding the fully loaded and shaky subway.

Etymology: Mass transport + talent

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Strapfloater

Created by: Koekbroer

Pronunciation: strap-float-er

Sentence:

Etymology: staphanger + floater

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Viaticsway

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Created by: vmalcolm

Pronunciation: /viatiksweɪ/

Sentence: Counting on with the possibility to sit down, when Martha saw her ultimate enemy viatikswaying she decided to prove herself and the rest it was possible to viaticsway even carrying a handbag!

Etymology: VIATICSWAY. From Viatic (Of or relating to traveling, a road, or a way) + Sway (To swing back and forth or to and fro)

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COMMENTS:

ooh - nice combo - Jabberwocky, 2008-10-10: 10:35:00

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Equaride

Created by: looseball

Pronunciation:

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Rideslidebus

Created by: blackkittynili

Pronunciation: ride-slide-bus

Sentence: She rideslidebussed across the seat so quickly, the only thing I could say was " Man! That Chick Can Slide Dude!"

Etymology: what the hell?? oh right... ride+slide+bus = rideslidebus

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-11-13: 00:01:00
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram! ~ James'

Kevcom - 2007-11-13: 06:53:00
Interesting definition today!

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-11-14: 00:00:00
Thanks! And it's a great sport too. Try it next time you ride the bus. ~ James

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2010-03-09: 00:17:00
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram. ~ James