Al

al fresco

Outside in the fresh air. "Al fresco" is Italian for "in the fresh (air)." Kelly planned a wonderful al fresco luncheon for her bridesmaids. Wow, it's so nice outside. Let's dine al fresco tonight. I can't wait till spring is here and I can go back to having my morning coffee al fresco on the deck.

See also: Al

et al.

And others. It is an abbreviation of a Latin phrase (et alii, et aliae or et alia, depending on the number and gender) and is typically used after a name or list of names to indicate the inclusion of others. This research was carried out by Richards et al. According to the study conducted by Thornton et al., this medication comes with some very worrisome side effects. The governments of Germany et al. have renewed their commitment to tackling the issues facing the European Union.

See also: ET

Herb and Al

slang Marijuana and alcohol. ("Herb" is a slang word for marijuana and "Al" is a shortening of "alcohol.") I'm looking forward to hanging out with Herb and Al this weekend. Traffic cops are trained to detect when drivers have Herb or Al in their systems. Herb and Al used to be my two best friends, back before I went to rehab.

See also: Al, and, herb

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Herb and Al

n. marijuana and alcohol. I’m afraid that Tom’s best friends are Herb and Al.

See also: Al, and, herb

talk to Herb and Al

in. to use marijuana and drink alcohol. (see also herb. Al is alcohol.) I’ve been out talking to Herb and Al—that’s where I’ve been. Let’s go talk to Herb and Al while we’re waiting.

See also: Al, and, herb, talk, to

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