Verboticism: Bussanova

'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: Bussanova

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

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

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

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

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

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