flying n.— «It was gathered that affected importers had hoped on “flying” the containers, another name for unlawful removal of goods out of the ports without necessary documents and payment of duties.» —“Importers Abandon...
rake bit n.— «“The Rake Bit”: Something that’s funny, goes on too long so it’s not funny, then goes on so long that it becomes INCREDIBLY funny. Goes under a couple different names, but of writers my age, this seems to be the most...
thumper n.— «I’ve had to join the arms race and get a “thumper,” a 40 mm over-the-shoulder grenade launcher.» —“Fear is knowing an AK-47 owner” by Barbara Reynolds USA Today Jan. 27, 1989. (source:...