trisackaphobia n.— «He was writing a biographical piece on Royals third baseman Kevin Seitzer, who allowed as how he had a deep-seated fear of playing his position. The SI scribe asked if I knew of a technical term for this condition, and...
boondocking n.— «“Boondocking,” also known as primitive camping, is the RVer term for camping without the use of such conveniences as electricity and water. The subject, especially as it pertains to Wal-Mart lots, is a favorite...
DUSTWUN n.— «Valence had little information, he told the Schrages, except that their son had been on a night mission, crossing the Euphrates River near the city of Ramadi, and now he and another Marine with him were listed as “Duty...
planespotter n.— «In addition to its FAA flight history, the Gulfstream has been tracked, and sometimes photographed, by the worldwide cadre of aviation aficionados who call themselves “planespotters”—not because of its...
gurgitator n.— «Jed Donahue is a professional competitive eater, or gurgitator as they’re called in the biz.» —“Competitive eaters’ looks can be deceiving” by Cheryl Rosenberg Neubert Kansas City Star (Kan., Mo...
fascia n.— «NASCAR inspectors ordered the rear-end bodywork cut completely off the No. 3, claiming the rear fascia was an experimental, unapproved part. On a production car, the rear fascia would be loosely defined as the back end of the...