raycation n.— «We’ve grown used to the word “staycation” but what about a “raycation”? That’s the term Huntingdon County is looking to bank on. The term was coined by the county’s visitors bureau. The county’s...
Is it toward or towards? Forward or forwards? Do they differ in American English and British English? A Seattle listener wants to know. This is part of a complete episode.
monster-mashing n.— «“Forward march.” The movements are new, and Cain still has to think about what he is doing. Pretty soon, left becomes right, and instead of swinging his arms naturally—right arm, left leg, etc.—he is...
torch party n.— «Members of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team “torch party”…joined colleagues from Combined Joint Task Force 76 in operating areas at Bagram Airfield, Forward Operating Base Salerno and Forward Operating Base Orgun-E...
Plyboo n.— «Based on a steel frame, her homes use plyboo (a bamboo product) and plastic instead of plywood and glass.» —“Fast Forward 2005″ by David Lidsky Fast Company Nov., 2004. (source: Double-Tongued...
new shooter n.— «Sometimes, the Triple Crown horses are ambushed by a fresh new shooter in the Belmont. Stage Door Johnny peaked just at the right time to defeat Forward Pass in 1966. Coastal blossomed late and upset Spectacular Bid two...