Okies (noun)
Oak-ees; rhymes with rookies; /o@wkiz/
Definition: The nickname given to the Okenshields Dining Hall in Cornell University.
Attested: This is a very common term and I cannot remember a specific instance where I heard this term. It was most likely said when I was deciding where to eat and somebody suggested, Okies?
Example: "Let's go to eat at Okies tonight."
Etymology: This is a very unique term and I have never heard it used outside of Cornell University. It is just one example of the several nicknames given to the various dining halls in Cornell. For example, the Robert Percell Dining Hall is sometimes referred to as Bobs. The derivation of these terms comes from an abbreviation of their actual names.
- Brian Montenegro
Operation: Sting (noun)
'o per ray shun sting'; /Ap„reySIn StIN/
Definition: a game played to be played by an entire dormitory. The purpose i
to obtain as many name cards as possible, which is done by tagging people with
a sock worn on the hand. Winner receives free pizza.
Attested: I first encountered this term in October of 1998. A poster reading
"Play Operation: Sting!" was posted in an elevator in the Mary Donlon
dormitory.
Example: "I'm afraid to leave my room -- I'm playing Operation: Sting, and I
might get tagged!"
Etymology: I doubt highly that this term can be found anywhere else in the
world. In fact, as far as I know, even at Cornell it has only been used in the
Mary Donlon dormitory.
- George Durham