perp n.— «This “Wyatt Perp” getup has him barking with a drawl.» —“‘Putting On The Dog’ No Longer Exclusively For Us Human Beings” by Franklin Johnson in Chicago Eagle-Gazette (Lancaster...
zorro n.— «During the entire operation, Army used at least 10 masked men commonly known as zorros to identify underground cadres.» —“Human Rights violations by Army reported in Jiribam operation” in...
slobber-knocker n. especially in American football, a powerful collision or a match featuring unusual phsyical violence or intense play; (hence) also in other sports, an exciting game; an exciting or emotional event. Also v., slobber-knock, to hit...
love-cum-arranged marriage n. matrimony between a mutually acceptable and consenting couple that has been facilitated by the couple’s parents. Etymological Note: Cum is Latin for “with” or “together with.” (source: Double...
full basket hold n.— «Department of Human Resources officials have insisted they do not teach the face-down restraint, which is sometimes called a “full basket hold.”» —“DHR to consider banning face-down restraints after...
lily-white n.— «We should make no mistake: the recruitment of women, converts, lily-whites and other Western faces is aimed at the United States.» —“Visa Waiver Program And Terrorist Screening” by Robert S. Leiken in...