City Dictionary, Pt. 1

Bus [buhs] – noun – [shortened from “omnibus,” from Latin “omni” (many) + “bus” (stop)]

1. A partially hollowed-out rectangular solid, usually affixed to a road surface; a hillock
2. Shelter from the storm

Dog [dawg] – noun – [from the Lenape “nadagga” (chipmunk)]

1. A domesticated chipmunk
2. A rat in a bag

Rat [rat] – noun – [from Latin “rattus” (rat)]

1. A wingless pigeon
2. A subway track maintenance device

Scaffolding [skaf-uhl-ding, -ohl-] – noun – [from ME “skaffle,” a game, related to ninepins, in which fieldworkers atop haystacks urinated onto passing sheep]

1. A “temporary” structure abutting a building
2. Shelter from the storm

Tourist [toor-ist] – noun – [from OE “tor,” a small hillock]

1. An obstruction in the road
2. A plastic bundle atop a bus (rainy days only)

Virgin [vur-jin] – noun – [derivation obscure]

1. A retail store selling CDs, DVDs, and sundries
2. A watertight scaffolding for homesick tourists; shelter from the storm