periodic n.— «I thought he had sobered up during our growing up years. I was wrong. He was what is known as a “periodic.” He revealed his dual life to my sister and to me as we entered college, then regularly showed up on...
dual-cool adj.— «The recipients of both parachutist and diver insignia are considered “dual-qualified” (or “dual-cool”) full-fledged “Reconnaissance Marines.”» —by Charles D. Melson Marine...
bubble head n.— «The 2d Class Diver badge “bubble head” was authorized for wear in 1974. The recipients of both parachutist and diver insignia are considered “dual-qualified” (or “dual-cool”) full...
double-breast n.— «Double breasting, also known as “dual shop operations,” has become a common construction practice in which a company maintains separate affiliates, one union and one nonunion, in order to compete and respond...
boondocking n.— «New Willys models provide a dual-purpose vehicle suitable for family or business use, as well as “boondocking.”» —“Formal Opening of the Lonnie Beyer Jeep Sales & Service” in advert...
nuke and pave v. phr.— «So I decided to install Tiger tonight on a couple of machines—an Install Over on my PowerBook (after using Carbon Copy Cloner to back it up—I’m crazed, not foolish), and a Nuke ‘N Pave on a spare SATA drive in my...