drama price v. phr.— «As the Fall Market approached, I had conversations with the sellers about the idea of “drama pricing.” I knew there were a few other unrenovated buildings coming on the market in September. In order to...
drama priced v. phr.— «In the past six months or so, Lanham said, agents have started to use the term “drama priced”—signaling price cuts of at least $30,000—and have even splashed that term on for-sale signs.» —“Sales of...
whalejet n.— «As a supreme symbol of Europe’s prowess in aerospace, indeed in modern technology itself, the A 380 superjumbo jet, is melting down. No longer the embodiment of European cooperation and unity, its third announced delivery...
Jerry Springer Day n.— «Go sit through a morning of adult abuse drama in the Division 4 courtroom presided over by Family Court Judge Joe Briscoe.…These hearings are held for orders of protection. Some at the courthouse refer to it...
va-jay-jay n. the vagina. Also vajayjay. Editorial Note: This term has lately been popularized by an episode of the American television hospital drama Grey’s Anatomy, broadcast Feb. 12, 2006. Thanks to Mark Peters for the tip-off. (source: Double...
fogging n.— «There are a number of ways to tackle bullying involving empowering the victim. One technique, called ‘fogging’, is a non-aggressive response. “For example, if someone were to say, ‘You’ve got big ears’, the response...