spectacular n.— «Target is no stranger to Times Square. It leased a large sign—known in the parlance of the outdoor industry as a spectacular—at the northeast corner of 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue, one block west of Times Square Tower...
gazump v.— «It’s called “gazumping” in England, the process by which someone selling a piece of property accepts an offer from one buyer, maybe even going so far as to shake hands on it, then quickly—and often...
haltura n.— «“Haltura” is a word which has been used frequently by the Russian actor during Bolshevism and signifies an extra job on the outside of his own theatre. The “haltura” apparitions are staged without any...
dementia americana n.— «“Ah, gentlemen,” said Mr. Delmas, dramatically, turning to the alienists who testified for the prosecution, “if you desire a name for this species of insanity let me suggest it—call it dementia...
spectacular n.— «It’s the real thing. And it’s real big. We’re talking about a new three-dimensional, six-story-high lighted sign—known in outdoor advertising parlance as a “spectacular”—that the Coca-Cola Co. plans to unveil...
Whaodie n.— «Cash Money introduced a number of words like “bling bling” and “Whaodie” into the hip hop lexicon.» —“Cash Money Records Dominates The Radio Airwaves” in New York Yahoo...