Judas window n.— «This was about three months after Belote, admittedly her lover, was convicted of killing Allen B. Friedman by shooting him through the Judas window of the front door of his home.» —“Estate Repayment Ordered by...
pogonip n.— «The foggy conditions are an aftermath of the heavy snowfall earlier this month. Moisture from the snow evaporates during the day, then crystalizes in the atmosphere when nighttime temperatures drop below freezing...
ninth island n.— «Gov. Ben Cayetano has slipped off to Las Vegas to participate in the kickoff of the Great Ninth Island Expo, a three-day event to display made-in-Hawaii gifts and products.» —“Hawaii governor slips off to Las Vegas...
ninth island n. Las Vegas; (occas.) any place outside of Hawaii with a large number of Hawaiians. Etymological Note: Reference to the large number of Hawaiians who have relocated to Las Vegas. Eight major islands make up the state of Hawaii...
ninth island n.— «Joel and Melodi Kekauoha began hearing the term “ninth island” when their flight from Honolulu descended over the Nevada desert toward the lights of the Las Vegas Strip. They learned the meaning later that...
skull v.— «There had been indications earlier in the day that something had gone wrong with Mengert’s wood game. He skulled a drive on the 24th hole and topped a two-wood shot on the 25th although he halved both holes by terrific recovery...