cadillacking
v.— «Center fielder Ray Lankford also has noticed that Guerrero can handle his territory. “He’s not out there Cadillacking,” said Lankford, using a euphemism for loafing.» —“Guerrero Is No Joker As Cardinals’ Left Fielder” by R.B. Fallstrom Los Angeles Daily News Apr. 5, 1992. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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