school night n.— «Normally, I never drink on a school night but it’s my 30th tomorrow and I need to commiserate.» —“Confessions” by Lisa Marshall Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, U.K.) May 21, 2004. (source:...
youvint adj.— «The unusual in-winery preparation by the customers themselves is sometimes called a “youvint” or “youbrew” operation, where the customer participates at various stages in the wine- and beer-making process.» —“Mini...
youbrew adj.— «The unusual in-winery preparation by the customers themselves is sometimes called a “youvint” or “youbrew” operation, where the customer participates at various stages in the wine- and beer-making process.» —“Mini...
Chanukah bush n.— «Two of the brightest moments of the weekend’s viewing were Gertrude Berg’s account—on the Ed Sullivan show—of her father’s substitution of a “Chanukah bush” for a Christmas tree.» —“Fills Female Scrooge...
swivel chair job n.— «Other dilated sarcastically on the difference between a swivel chair job at the city hall and one which kept the holder thereof on his feet all day between counters or in factories under conditions calculated to...
Mexical adj.— «Ms Lopez, who spends the whole movie speaking some sort of strange Mexical high school patois, plays a temp come dog-walker come caterer’s assistant come unfulfilled fashion designer by the name of Charlie.» —“J-Lo...