HENRY n.—Gloss: A person who is a High Earner But Not Rich Yet. «“My bonus is ‘shameful’—but I worked hard to get it,” said John Konstantinidis, a wholesale insurance broker, lunching Friday at Harry’s at Hanover Square. “I’m a HENRY,” Mr...
Boxing Week n.— «While Boxing Day sales traditionally bolster the bottom line, this year’s sales are going to be more aggressive, both in terms of deeper price cuts and longer duration as stores hope for Black Friday 2. The term “Boxing Week” has...
age-doping n.— «Under pressure to address “age-doping,” the IOC asked the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) on Friday to re-open the Federation’s previous investigation into the matter of the girls’ ages. Prior to the competition, when...
witching day n.— «That rumor proved false too. But is it just a coincidence that the rumor spread on a Friday known as a “quadruple witching day”—when lots of Merrill Lynch options were expiring?» —“Psst! Hear the Rumor of the Day?” by Andrew Ross...
gay-lister n.— «Hamilton described the chic look as “Miami style,” with flowing, white drapes and extensive lighting. “Gay-listers,” as she calls them, are set to attend, such as local business owners, non-profit leaders, the media and Pride...
deer stand n.— «Security at the plant Friday wasn’t as obvious as in the days soon after 9/11 when checkpoints were set up on the outer perimeter and unauthorized visitors were not permitted onsite. However, today there are what are informally...