ziatype n. a photo-printing process that uses palladium and platinum and does not require developer fluid. Etymological Note: The process was created by photographer Richard Sullivan of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Technical details of ziatype can be found...
lucky dog n.— «Here’s how the lucky dog works: When a caution flag comes out, NASCAR awards the first driver not on the lead lap a free pass around the track, putting that driver at the back of the pack of all cars on the lead lap...
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...
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...
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...
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...
