jitterbug v.— «“How can you stop the fighting?” The question puzzles Vincent. He cannot imagine a world in which there is no such “jitterbugging.”…He has been “jitterbugging” since he was about 13 and...
jitterbug n.— «Edward G. Robinson, Humphrey Bogar and James Cagney in the movies, “Gangbusters” on radio, bubblegum “war cards” depicting atrocities, and “zoot suit” riots among the jitterbug set were...
jitterbug n.— «The big holdup job gets messed up by a couple of “jitterbugs” who are assisting on it, the girl turns out a great disappointment, the gunman is rendered a fugitive with a moll and a dog who love him...
hack-up n.— «Mr. Salazar had to visit…the Taxi and Limousine Commission center in Woodside, Queens, for his rate card, used car inspection and “hack-up,” the actual affixing of his new medallion to the hood of his car...
chicane n.— «They will spend Saturday, Aug. 18, practicing on the course, which will have the usual “chicane” and the usual quota of sharp turns.» —“New Autor Racing Era” by Frank M. Blunk New York...
rub a dub n.— «The sound was so powerful that it gave birth to an entire style of reggae meant for slow dancing called “rub a dub.”» —“Rock Through the Ages” by Rob Kenner New York Times May 23, 2004...