Rita amnesia n.— «U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette, says he’s trying to prevent an outbreak of “Rita amnesia” by asking a congressional delegation to include southwest Louisiana, devastated by Hurricane Rita, during its scheduled...
spook by the door n.— «He claims Benjamin and Williams label white people who speak out against them as racists and any other black person who opposes them as a “spook by the door,” a pejorative term referring to a black person who spies...
wheel tax n.— «The money for the dust control came from the local option highway users tax, commonly known as the “wheel tax.”» —“A Look Ahead” Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Ind.) Dec. 28, 2005...
soap game n.— «The Newcomerstown Trojans closed out their pre-season grid activities on a winning note Saturday night, outscoring the West Lafayette Generals give touchdowns to one in the two clubs’ annual “soap game” on the...
plyometrics n.— «Plyometrics found its way into the American vernacular in the late 80s when it was discovered that it was the secret to the Russian’s success in the Olympics.» —“How I spent my summer vacation” by Brady...