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top tub

top tub  n.— «The best spot to advertise on a Formula 1 car is the “top tub” or bonnet [hood] to use a layman’s term. This is mainly due to the use of the on-board footage during the race coverage.» —“The Circuit: How...

custody suite

custody suite  n.— «The City of London is looking for a number of Independent Custody Visitors to keep an eye on the conditions at the City’s two “custody suites,” as they are euphemistically known, at the police stations at...

fleak

fleak
 n.— «FLEAK, s. a small bundle of hay; not a truss.» —by Robert Holland A Glossary of Words Used in the County of Chester (London, United Kingdom) , 1886. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

facial leakage

facial leakage  n.— «Natural emotions are instantaneous, which makes them difficult to fake. When Auntie pops round at Christmas to give you your 18th pair of socks, you look pleased and surprised because anything else would be rude. But...

pickle shot

pickle shot  n.— «But eventually he skateboards past a bush that reveals his private parts—at least in outline—for what Hollywood insiders call the “pickle shot.” No spiky hair down there.» —“The Simpsons Movie—The Times...

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