scatter band n.— «Eschewing the more traditional, rigid marching-band image of peers such as Cal and USC, Stanford’s rowdies call themselves a “scatter band.” Also found at most Ivy League schools and others such as Rice and...
shake and bake n.— «White Phosphorous. WP proved to be an effective and versatile munition.…We fired “shake and bake” missions at the insurgents, using WP to flush them out and HE to take them out.» —“Fight for...
pooch punt n. in American football, a kick made just short of the opposing goal; a kick made for purposes of strategy rather than for scoring a field goal. Also as v., to pooch-punt, to pooch-kick, or to pooch (a ball). Also pooch kick, n. Editorial...
rabbit n.— «A rabbit, in track and field parlance, is a pacemaker, or the athlete who gets things going in middle and long distance races before paving way for selected runners to take up the cue and post designated times, in most cases...
voluntourism n.— «I first came across voluntourism when talking to the managing director of North-by North Tours, a company that specialises in tourism to Isan and neighbouring countries. Apparently they have the inside track on holidays...
codejam n.— «Computer software code writing may not be your idea of a competitive sport but for a number of Indian techies who’re having a field day pitting their skills against the best in the business, it’s a great way to earn some...