PJ n.— «They train for the worst things imaginable and respond to the unthinkable. Paraescue jumpers, or PJs, can be found in the mountains of Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa or the streets of Iraq—prepared to undertake any situation to...
Puertorro n.— «“I don’t know if i am right,but you are asking for G-Force. Actually broadcasting in TV in Puerto Rico (sorry, it’s in Spanish). I hope this could help.”…“Aha! Another ‘puertorro’ who’s into anime!! And I...
belly button n. a person or unit in charge of, or the source of information for, a task or operation. Editorial Note: The “belly button” in the 1987 and 1994 citations is variably given in press reports as the name of a secret trust fund...
Kangaroo Duck n.— «Kangaroo Duck (K-Duck) Operations. K-Duck operations are used when cargo space in the H-60 cannot support a T-Duck or the mission requires such speed and surprise that an already inflated CRRC is necessary.…The...
brain trade n.— «Scholars are now puzzled by the fact that many bright Africans are leaving their homelands to go and do menial jobs in the developed world. This is what is commonly referred to as Brain drain or Brain trade.» —“Are...
drag flicker n.— «The Indian hockey team today suffered a serious setback ahead of their World Cup preparation, when penalty corner specialist Sandeep Singh was “accidentally” shot in the back today on board the Delhi bound Shatabdi...