zhing-zhong n.— «A deluge of cheap counterfeits, nicknamed “zhing-zhongs,” imported mainly from Asia, has threatened the viability of the country’s leather industry.» —“Save Us From ‘Zhing-Zhongs,’ Say Leather Industry...
heatiness n.— «The other ailment Doris waxes lyrical about is a peculiar affliction called heatiness. This, according to Chinese culinary traditionalists, is caused by eating the wrong combinations of foods or downing too much strong...
alcopop n.— «Mr. Dunsmore said declining demand for “ready-to-drink” cocktails (also known as alcopops) had also been a benefit because some drinkers were switching to beer.» —“S&N upgrades savings forecast to...
racino n.— «In Chicago, the owner of Arlington Park talks of turning his track into a “racino,” by putting in black jack, crap tables et al.» —“Greenwood’s glory reduced to simulcasts” by Jamie...
smile n.— «A reference to the common shape of a graph of at- or out-of-the-money put and call implied volatilities for options with a common expiration date. The name comes from the fact that the furthest out of the money options...
smile n.— «This has direct consequences for the dynamics of the volatility smile observed on option markets.» —by Jean-Philippe Bouchaud, Marc Potters Theory of Financial Risk and Derivative Pricing Dec. 11, 2003. (source:...