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May 20, 2012

buzzing (a . . . and droning hum) n.: bombilation

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The treatment of Darryl Strawberry at Shea Stadium this past season stands out in my mind, although Phil Simms and the entire Knick squad have also played to the bombilations of hometown booing. (Author not given, New York Times, “Boos or Cheers?” 1/11/1987, p. 11.)

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