Terry stop n.— «In any event, Desjaridns said police have the right to perform what is called a “Terry” stop, named for the U.S. Supreme Court case Terry v. Ohio. In that case, an officer observed an individual loitering...
left of boom
n.— «“Left of boom“—U.S. military’s effort to disrupt insurgent cells before they can build and plant bombs.» —“Glossary” Washington Post Sept. 28, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
WORF n.— «The Senate could, if it passes many of the Assembly bills in its possession, leave the Assembly with a lot of work to finish up. If these bills have been amended in the Senate, the Assembly will need to concur in these...
cadillacking v.— «Center fielder Ray Lankford also has noticed that Guerrero can handle his territory. “He’s not out there Cadillacking,” said Lankford, using a euphemism for loafing.» —“Guerrero Is No Joker As Cardinals’...
happy-clappy adj.— «A sometimes member of the Socialist Alliance in Australia, Josh tired easily of the far left’s myopia. The continual “happy clappy” attitude of the left’s revivalism and its dead-end sect perspectives irked...
sepcon n.— «But screws frisked Parny, and our letters—sealed in envelopes addressed to the ombudsman, which should have rendered them untouchable—were opened and never made it outside the prison walls. As punishment for our audacity...