Country Dictionary

et al

"everything else" or "other related items". It's not too far from its true Latin meaning, just a little more urbanized.

"You bring the rum et al." Instead of "You bring the rum, ice, coke, glasses."

Wal-Mart Syndrome

A condition developed after shopping at Wal-Mart. You start getting ridiculed by family, friends and even strangers for being one of those weird people who shop at Wal-Mart. It can also lead to bullying for school kids.

Billy must have Wal-Mart Syndrome. All the kids at school are making fun of him because I got his clothing from Wal-Mart.