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Glossary - Definitions of Terms Used by Denverites.

Do you ever wonder why Denverites keep talking about T-REX, even though dinosaurs are clearly extinct? Find the definitions of common lingo used about town so you can feel like a Denver native.
A-Basin Definition - Denver Glossary
A-Basin is the nickname for ski resort Arapahoe Basin near Denver, CO.
Dumb Friends League Definition - Denver Glossary
A definition of the Dumb Friends League in Denver, CO.
King Soopers Definition - Denver Glossary
King Soopers is a grocery store chain located in Denver.
LoDo Definition - Denver Glossary
A definition of the term LoDo in Denver, CO.
Mile High City Definition - Denver Glossary
Denver's nickname of the Mile High City derives from Denver's elevation of exactly 5,280 feet, or one mile.
Mousetrap Definition - Denver Glossary
The mousetrap is a term used to describe the intersection of I-25 and I-70 in Denver.
Rocky Mountain Oysters Definition - Denver Glossary
A definition of the local delicacy Rocky Mountain Oysters in Denver, CO.
Sniagrab Definition - Denver Glossary
The definition of the term Sniagrab as used in Denver, CO.
T-REX Definition - Denver Glossary
A definition of the word T-REX as used in Denver, CO.
Wash Park Definition - Denver Glossary
Wash Park is a nickname short for Washington Park in Denver.
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