wet n.— «PCP was infrequently incorporated into marijuana cigarettes….These are being sold on the street under varying names such as “Illy” in Connectivut, “Hydro” in New York City, “Dip” in New...
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...
tomato can n.— «“Tomato Can”—an inferior fighter. This reference is generally made by one manager describing another manager’s fighter.» —“A Glossary of Fight Terms for TV Fans” by Jack Gregson New York Herald...
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...
lick over v.— «Countless Jamaican hits have been achieved by “licking over” or rerecording Studio One rhythm tracks, or riddims, as these instrumentals are known in reggae parlance.» —“Rock Through the Ages” by...