If you ever have to take a roadtrip with us, be sure to bring along your Traveling Dictionary. Here are some entries you’ll want to mark for future reference.
Bogey (Plural: Bogies) – n. [pronounced: bohg-ee(s)]
Definition: A vehicle that is entering the Interstate or roadway. More than likely, said vehicle will be cause for you to change lanes so that it can move safely from the entrance ramp onto the Interstate.
Origin: Most likely adopted from Top Gun (or any other similar movie) where enemy planes were referred to as “bogies.”
Usage: “Bogey, two-o’clock.” [Note: The “time on an old-school clock face” is often combined with this terminology to help the driver understand the position of the Bogey.]
Ninja Route – n.
Definition: A route that is known only to locals, or people who were once locals but have since moved away. An unmarked (secret) and speedier route to a specific location.
Origin: Ninjas are talented in all things sneaky, speedy, and awesome, so obviously following one of their routes would be advantageous.
Usage: “Are you going to take the Ninja Route to the Interstate/store/etc.?”
Gonna chill – verb phrase
Definition: A phrase indicating that one will be remaining in the vehicle while the other person leaves the vehicle.
Origin: Often refers to the person “chilling” in the car, quite literally in the summer, with the air-conditioning blasting.
Usage: “I’m going to run in to this gas station and grab a drink. Are you coming with me, or are you gonna chill?” Or, “You go ahead; I’m gonna chill. Just bring me back a Diet Coke.”
Chill yer biz-natch – command phrase
Definition: A command meaning “to calm yourself down.”
Origin: Exact literal translation of said phrase is unknown. Phrase was originally coined by Daddy, but Momma knew exactly what he meant. Phrase has been in usage for many years.
Usage: Question, “Are we there yet!?” Answer, “Almost! Just chill yer biz-natch.” [Note: Oddly enough, the toddler on the roadtrip has yet to ask that particular question. It’s always one of the adults in the front seat…] 
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I can’t believe we just got back from a 1200 mile road trip, and did the whole trek without benefit of this knowledge! Dang, where were you when I needed you? Will tuck safely away for next trip, when I will tell the kids with authority “Chill yer biz-natch!”
Very interesting. I’m always interested in how much variation there is in accomodating bogies.
Maybe the chill thing will become obsolete when people stop idling their cars.