The Big Apple and Other Foods You Can't Eat
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Alfalfa, n. {slang} beard, as in “Hey Charlie, that’s a nicespread of alfalfa on your chin. Ho ho ho!”
AMBROSIA, n. food that is tasty and delicious.
Ambrosia, n. {slang} anything that tastes or smells good, as in “Honey, you’re better than ambrosia!”
ANCHOVY, n. a strongly-flavored fish filet which is used in adding zest to other foods.
Anchovy, n. {slang} a sloppy, dumb, low-class young woman, as in “She’s not my cup of tea - a real bimbo, a real anchovy!”
APPLE, n. a round red, green or yellow fruit with firm, juicy, edible flesh pulp.
Adam’s apple, n. {slang} the throat.
Alley apple, n. {slang} a rock thrown during a street brawl.
Apple, n. {slang} a baseball or football, as in “Roger Clemens can sure do wonders with an apple!”
Apple butter, n. {slang} hogwash; nonsense, as in “You’re full of apple butter, Mac!”
Apple knocker, n. {slang} an apple-picker; also, a fool, idiot or backward hick or peasant, as in “Upstate New York is sure full of apple-knockers.”
Apple of one’s eye, phr. {slang} a cherished, dearly-loved person or thing, as in “My new granddaughter sure is the apple of my eye!”
Apple orchard, n. {slang} a police entrapment site, as in “Be careful, pal, the corner of First and
Apple pie order, phr. {slang} neat, almost perfect, as in “Fran’s house is always in apple pie order.”
Apple polishing, phr. {slang} gaining favor from someone through flattery, as in “Honey, your beauty is only exceeded by your brains!”
Apple sauce, n. {slang} nonsense; bull, as in “You’re full of applesauce, Mac!”
Apple shaker, n. {slang} see “Apple knocker”, above.
Applehead, n. {slang}
Formats Book Details You will be amazed at the large number of words for FOOD in the English language which actually mean something else, and this book is packed with them. Most of them are drawn from the universe of SLANG, COLLOQUIALISMS, and JARGON, and list . will give you a better appreciation and understanding of our language list . will help you build and enrich your vocabulary list . will stimulate your interest in language and reading list . will add color and variety to your conversation and personal speechlist . will invigorate your curiosity about unusual words and phrases. While aimed primarily at Middle-Schoolers and Teenagers, word detectives of all ages will also enjoy what is found behind the door of SLANGUAGE, and this book opens that door quite a bit!!!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Frank A. Stevens, Sr. was a teacher-librarian, adjunct professor of library and information science, and long-time Senior Program Officer for the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education in ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORS Hal J. J. Sherman, Jr. is a free-lance commercial artist trained in industrial arts, graphics, printing, design, photography, production, layout, radio, newspapers, and TV. He is also an audio-video specialist. He is single, a former Golden Glove boxer and DJ, and a Vern Firestone is a graphic illustrator and designer who is the Vice President of Executive Assistants, a personal and business assistance company that specializes in graphic design. He currently resides in
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