double buffalo

double buffalo

slang The speed limit of 55 miles per hour. The US nickel, which is worth five cents, at one time featured a picture of a buffalo. Whoa, whoa, cool it with the double buffalo—the speed limit here is 25!
See also: buffalo, double

double buffalo

verb
See double nickels
See also: buffalo, double
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* Instead of a Tim Horton's on every corner, there would now be Neechi Kakagamic's serving up your cedar tea with a double/ double (double buffalo milk and maple syrup).
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