pamper pole n.— «“The Pamper Pole” is a 30-foot pole with a small platform on top. A trapeze hangs about 7 feet out from the platform. The goal is to climb to the top of the pole, stand on the platform and jump out to catch the...
hot-cocked adj.— «Now the F-16s are kept in what’s called “hot cocked” mode so pilots can jump in, pull the stick back and fly.» —“Wisconsin pilots ready to thwart air attack” by Meg Jones Journal...
hop-and-pop n.— «She was competing in what is called a “hop and pop,” a “low-altitude jump where her chutes deployed almost immediately.”» —“Investigators: Skydiving death likely an accident” by Paula Aven...
ditch v.— «Along the hall in the new gym the seemingly endless cafeteria line forms. Girls, giggling and laughing, “ditch” in line. This is a system whereby twelve girls crowd in front of you with the light remark “Ann...
ditch v. especially in the phrase ditch in line, to unfairly take a place in front of others (in a line); to cut or butt (in line); to jump a queue. Editorial Note: Also infrequently given as dish. This term is particularly common in Ohio. Political...
jump plane v. phr.— «“Jump plane” is a term that is coined and used by the many illegal immigrants who entered the UK as tourists, jumping off their homeward bound flights and remained in the UK as illegal immigrants.» —“Of...