NOPD n.— «“N.O.P.D.” says another, not an acronym for the New Orleans Police Department, but for its attitude of “Not Our Problem, Dude.”» —“‘Xenophobia’ won’t easily fit on line of latest T-shirt” by Joe...
knockoff button n.— «The machines also lack what are commonly called knockoff buttons, a device common to actual slot machines in casinos which reset the game credits to zero, allowing the player to be reimbursed for any unused credits...
straight plate n.— «After the hearing, Ricketts said that van operators should be given more leeway when it comes to bus routes, because abiding by the rule forces commuter vans to residential streets and makes it easier for illegal vans...
breakage n.— «Board member Don Scott of Katonah suggested the budget be reduced to allow for what is known as “breakage,” replacing retiring teachers with new younger staff at lower salaries.» —“School officials look to pare down...
steady ticket n.— «He’s on the upper rung with his $9.50 per-hour paycheck. Even better, he has what’s called a “steady ticket,” meaning he has the same job every day.» —“Day work is his way up from drugs” by...
de novo n.— «In New Jersey, start-up banks—which the banking industry calls “de novos,” or Latin for “from the beginning”—must raise $6 million before they can open.» —“In banking, small is the new...