juashanga n.— «They are adapting their language to local phenomena: for example, laundromat has become “juashanga” (pronounced wash-anga).» —“‘Cuba Libre’ in Miami” by Milton Bracker in Miami...
jump v.— «While the collision damaged the brace and several upper sections of the crane, there was no real danger that the accident could topple the entire crane structure, Ferras said. Morris was part of a crew preparing to increase the...
cup-cake v.— «In its last season before joining Big Ten hoops, Penn State is cup-caking it with UMBC, Morgan, Drexel, Miami (O), Buffalo, Lafayette, Cleveland State, Columbia, Toledo, etc. How would you like to be in charge of selling...
slanket n.— «Graves was a natural fan of a blanket that offered coverage to the arms without restricting movement. But he did not think “Sleevey” was the right name for it. “I said, ‘It’s a blanket with sleeves,’”...
jit n.— «Scott Russell, who has worked with the Fort Lauderdale homeless outreach team for six years, said that significant, sustained attacks on the homeless are rare, although it’s not uncommon for teenagers—referred to as...
trinogomous adj.— «The film explores the relationship of Sam Cagnina, the oldest son of a Mafia hit man, with his life partner, Dr. Steven Margolin, a chiropractor, and their shared wife Samantha Singh, a struggling actress from Toronto...