swirling n.— «Part of what makes data collection difficult on these measures is that so many students attend more than one institution during their careers, often going back and forth, a process some call “swirling,” different...
fresa n.— «Fresas (literally translated: strawberries, children of Guadalajara’s old-money elite) smoke Marlboro Lights and sip drinks.…For the fresa crowd, the actual coffee being served is moot. For them, being seen is...
plank owner n.— «John’s been in our program from the start, and if you were there at the start, you’re a plank owner, you own the ship. I think he’s got a fantastic future in the Navy.» —“Sebastian River High School grad to cut short...
blue light bandit n.— «A 53-year-old Monroe High School teacher refused to stop her car Thursday after being followed by a suspect flashing a blue police-style light on his pickup truck. Reports of a blue-light bandit who stopped women...
Mexical adj.— «Ms Lopez, who spends the whole movie speaking some sort of strange Mexical high school patois, plays a temp come dog-walker come caterer’s assistant come unfulfilled fashion designer by the name of Charlie.» —“J-Lo...
whine country n.— «Before reaching junior high school, Jeff lived in a region of Northern California referred to as the whine country.» —“Van Gundy’s, NBA’s problems exceed big fine” by Randy Hill FOXSports...