craptacular suffix— «Although the strangling of Bart is harmless (and VERY old at this point)…the use of the word “craptacular” and the references in Bart’s dream raise a flag or two with the raiting.» —“”G” Rated Simpsons” Usenet: alt.tv...
show the flag v.— «One of the most time honored—and simplest—methods of lobbying is called “showing the flag.” It works this way: When a critical vote is imminent in Congress, representatives of contesting points of view show up and make sure that...
buscone n.— «They paid $100,000 to Ivan Noboa—a “buscone,” or independent developer of talent in the Dominican—and gave Rosario a $400,000 bonus.» —“Rosario Signing Raises Red Flag” by Ed Price Baseball America ESPN May 8, 2004. (source: Double...
chicane n.— «The course is filled with curves and straightways, hairpins and chicanes that are familiar to racing buffs around the world.» —“Checkered Flag for Ambience” by Barry Lorge in Monte Carlo Washington Post May 22, 1977. (source: Double...
hot shoe n.— «The long chutes and wide sweeping turns of this fabulous clay oval will give these drivers ample room to enjoy life in the fast line as they battle for the checkered flag.…Now let’s find out who’s got the hot shoe tonight.» —“Track...