Chicago stop n.— «The new signs were rolled out sporadically in the summer, in response to citizen complaints about the rolling stops widely known in law enforcement as “California Stops.” Milwaukee police sometimes derisively...
splash v.— «That also means no bathroom breaks unless the convoy stops to “splash,” the term for fueling up the Humvees with gas cans on the side of the road. Then the soldiers discreetly do their business standing next to...
office spouse n.— «The role of a secretary is dramatically changing from the days of the “office spouse” and secretaries are no longer just typing, filing and answering the phone.» —“Roses not enough: Show respect...
crypto n.— «“Crypto” is usually not life-threatening. But in 1993, an estimated 403,000 residents of the greater Milwaukee, Wis., area became ill when an ineffective filtration process led to the inadequate removal of...
schluck n.— «Rosemary Hewlett jumped in on this, too. This granddaughter of Clara is 86 years old and living in California. Her late husband was Bill Hewlett, who founded Hewlett-Packard. Between sips—or, as she called them, schlucks—of...
beautillion n.— «The Beautillion is a socially prestigious way the Delta Chi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity promotes its objectives of service, scholarship, knowledge and achievement. Service and participation points earned...