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gravy plane

gravy plane  n.— «Now, however, the gravy plane has been grounded. As a result of the reporters’ questions, City Manager Frank Fairbanks has decided that the city ought to actually put some limits on city junketeers.» —“Dig...

Puertorro

Puertorro  n.— «If a puertorro—local slang for Puerto Rican—greets you with the invitation to play dominoes during Christmas or New Year’s Eve celebrations, consider yourself part of the family, said Calderon.» —“Throwing Down for the...

Elmo effect

Elmo effect  n.— «People were referring to it as the “Elmo effect” because it got people into the stores way ahead of what is normally seen as the kickoff to the holiday shopping season.» —“Hot-selling US toy Elmo was well...