RAILBIRD

railbird

(noun) a fan of racing who watches races from the outer rail of the track

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

railbird (plural railbirds)

A rail or similar bird

(US, slang) A gambler; originally specifically a horseracing enthusiast

Source: Wiktionary



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23 February 2025

BARGAIN

(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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