fourthmeal n.— «Taco Bell has in recent years promoted its late-night hours and coined the term “Fourthmeal” to denote a late-evening meal.» —“On the Menu: Fast-food outlets open later” by Keith...
gravy plane n.— «You’ve heard of the “gravy train?”…Well, my book reveals the “gravy plane”—it is to my knowledge the first definitive work in the United States on the massive subsidies that flow from various federal...
fast fashion n.— «Working on the principle that the customer is always right, Topshop and H&M are among a clique of “fast fashion” companies that includes Zara, Camaieu and other European retailers that not only solicit...
planned over
n.pl.— «“Planned” overs, the term for leftovers cooks plan, also save time.» —“Fast food—at home!” by Nancy Peterson SheKnows.com Aug. 7, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
elevator spiel n.— «The art of the pitch boils down to what we call “the two-minute elevator spiel.” You’re on your way to your office, and you’re riding the elevator. The doors open, and the CEO gets on. As the doors slowly...
Ken-Taco-Hut n. a fast-food restaurant that combines three Yum! Brands restaurants, KFC (formerly Kentucky Fried Chicken), Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut. Also Kentacohut. Editorial Note: Yum! Brands was spun-off from PepsiCo in 1997. (source: Double...