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Word: cheeking (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...been kissed by a cow. Early that morning I walked to the barn . . . and as I put a bucket of sweet feed over the fence, Chocolate, my big, black and beautiful cow that I used to carry everywhere in my arms, gave me a big lick on the cheek. Jesus don't love souls anymore than I love that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In North Carolina: Beware of Falling Cows | 4/18/1983 | See Source »

Herschlag the deposed editor in chief, asserts that "the idea behind the article was not to mock Brooke," but instead to present a "tongue-in-cheek satire of the college male libido and the extent it will go to get a date with a beautiful woman...

Author: By Robert M. Neer, | Title: Parody Costs Two Princeton Editors Jobs | 4/6/1983 | See Source »

Despite the mood of melancholy resignation, the kelpers remain grateful for the British presence. "They are far more concerned about the Argies," says Councilor John Cheek. "People here worry about a sneak air raid or a commando landing. To prevent that, they'll put up with almost anything...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Falkland Islands: A Melancholy Anniversary | 3/28/1983 | See Source »

...Godfrey made a cup, spooned through it, and said, "I see lots of noodles. I do not see any chicken." Then he tasted the soup and added, "Yes, that is chicken. It might have walked through the water once." Lipton executives probably winced, but the tongue-in-cheek salesmanship worked. Whatever Godfrey sold, he spoofed; and whatever he spoofed, lipstick or lotion, floor wax or ice cream, sold...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Man with the Barefoot Voice | 3/28/1983 | See Source »

With a green Viking hat on his head, a shamrock on his cheek, and a banner in his hand. Dave Borgman, a hefty man in his mid-30s, was the consummate MSU fan. The Harvard hat impaled on the horn of his headpiece was the finishing touch...

Author: By Becky Hartman, | Title: Spartan Supporters | 3/19/1983 | See Source »

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