tintack n.— «The biggest favourite for the tintack is Southampton boss Paul Sturrock, who in football parlance has “lost” the dressing room.» —“Scots Bosses Must Look Out For Each Other” by Stuart...
plyometrics n.— «He set up the entire workout for the football team before the summer, introducing the players to plyometrics, a weight-training concept he learned from the Soviets that emphasizes muscle speed and quickness.» —“It’s...
handbags at ten paces n.— «Undignified scenes at Highbury the last time these teams met, in the Coca-Cola Cup quarter-finals in January, with Bruce Rioch and Terry McDermott indulging in handbags at ten paces after Ginola had been sent...
handbags at ten paces n.— «We point, shout and indulge ourselves in what football commentators usually dub “handbags at 10 paces.” » —“‘Are we dead yet?’” by Iain Aitch Guardian (U.K.) June 24...
totty shot n.— «The Totty Shots. Lest I be accused of sexism here, that is the unofficial slang term for the shot of a woman in the crowd used to spice up TV coverage.» —“Euro 2004: Reasons It’s Going To Be Ace” by Mark...
tip drill n. an unattractive person, male or female, esp. one who is used for sex or money. Etymological Note: There are two supposed etymologies circulating. Neither can be verified. One says tip drill refers to a practice routine by the same name...