cut up jackpots v. phr.— «Over the holiday weekend, these carnies will swap lies (or “cut up jackpots,” as they say), perform outrageous feats of physical daring—swallowing swords, eating razor blades, walking on broken glass—and allow the public...
God breeze n.— «In our home we call the episodes a “God Breeze.” I’m glad your son is fully recovered and enjoying the water again.» —“Re: My Holidays—Life Changing” by Barbara Godsey Usenet: alt.childcare Aug. 10, 2001. (source: Double-Tongued...
textile n.— «The naturist community has a slightly derogatory term for their clothed counterparts—”textiles.”…When textiles and naturists pack for their holidays they take the same things. They might travel slightly lighter, but naturists still...
fifth quarter n.— «We consider this time, December 26th through the end of the year, as the “5th Quarter.” So we see a lot of gift card redemption in our electronics and entertainment area.» —“Holiday Returns, Gift Cards Fuel Final Week For...
jangle box
n.— «Seaman conducted from the harpsichord (or the “jangle box,” as he calls it).» —“Fleming offers flawless holiday gem” by John Pitcher Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, N.Y.) Dec. 22, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
deckle n.— «The point cut is the smaller of the two. It is thinner, fattier and more flavorful, which makes it the choice of meat connoisseurs.…Some butchers refer to it as the second cut or deckle point, as it contains the deckle, a hard pocket of...