steeking n.— «I’m looking for advice on “steeking,” which is the traditional technique of knitting a fairisle garment in the round and then cutting into it for armholes, neck, etc.» —“Advice for steeking?” by...
irritable desk syndrome n.— «They even coined a new term for this hazard that today’s uber modern work culture has churned out—Irritable Desk Syndrome. Researchers say the syndrome is the after—effect of a cluttered desk, poor posture and...
HANS n.— «HANS: The Head and Neck Safety device, which became famous after Dale Earnhardt’s death at Daytona. The brace fits around the shoulders and attaches to a driver’s helmet, limiting neck movement during a crash to help minimize...
feather lift n.— «Barnes recently underwent a Feather Lift, a new cosmetic procedure imported from Russia that employs a tailor’s tools and works by implanting a small, surgical nylon thread under the skin to lift sagging skin in the...
resume on a rope n. a backstage pass. Etymological Note: Ref. to the laminated cards on cords worn around the neck which authorize the wearer to access restricted areas at concerts. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
tip drill n.— «tip drill A girl or boy that is unattractive from the neck up but is good enough to have sexual intercourse with. Used by African Americans and appropriated by some whites.» —by Dr. Jo Koster’s WRIT 102 Class in...