A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Shabby chicanery
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Hybrid term melding [shabby chic] and chicanery.
shabby chic:
a style using worn and deteriorated items to achieve an elegant overall effect
chicanery:
trickery or deception by [quibbling] or sophistry
[Shabby chicanery]:
Constant failed attempts at using second-hand items in ones home decor to achieve a look of false elegance. Result is invariably much more Salvation Army than Apres-La-Guerre.
Shabby chicanery meaning & definition 1 of Shabby chicanery.
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