vision clearance engineer n.— «Vision Clearance Engineer has been voted the daftest job title of all time, crowning a growing list of appointments whose descriptions seem designed to bemuse rather than inspire. The euphemism for window...
playdar n.— «You develop what is called “playdar”—a bit like gaydar. Swingers can spot each other in public. A couple once picked me up in a regular bar.» —“Diary of a Swinger” by Ewan Morrison Daily...
firecracker n.— «With their affection for euphemism, Americans call them “firecrackers” or “popcorn”. They are hollow shells, containing anything from three to more than 2000 bomblets that can spread over large...
popcorn n.— «With their affection for euphemism, Americans call them “firecrackers” or “popcorn”. They are hollow shells, containing anything from three to more than 2000 bomblets that can spread over large areas...
Glasgow kiss n.— «One is why the French captain chose the headbutt line of attack commonly known as the Glasgow Nod (or Kiss) instead of simply lashing out with a fist, as you might have expected.» —“Assault and...
Glasgow nod n.— «One is why the French captain chose the headbutt line of attack commonly known as the Glasgow Nod (or Kiss) instead of simply lashing out with a fist, as you might have expected.» —“Assault and...