cast eye n.— «The Jamaica/Cuba Eye Care Programme is to target children who are affected with Strabismus, commonly referred to as “cast eye,” through an extensive outreach.» —“Cuba eye care project to target ‘cast eye’...
nosybody n.— «Which leaves one as a pretty lonely number for some here at Fuddruckers, who complain that they face ever more pressure—from relatives, nosybodies, and their own children—to produce siblings.» —“Company for an Only...
scrapper n.— «She said her two youngest children, 8 and 6, were wearing blue shirts last year and were taunted by two neighbor children who called them “scrappers,” a derogatory term for Sureño gang members.» —“Parents...
maternal wall n.— «Nationally, studies have documented what some researchers call “the maternal wall”: once working women let it be known that they are pregnant or have children, they are less likely to be hired, promoted, or given raises...
zero one zero n.— «We saw signs of malnutrition in children, and adults suffering from hunger fatigue. Some of the people we stayed with are normally eating what is called “zero one zero”—no breakfast, a basic lunch and nothing in...
forever family n.— «There’s a special name for adoptive parents. They’re called the “forever families” by the children who enter their lives.» —“‘Forever families’” by Cheryl Clock The Standard (St...