prospiracy n.— «The notion of plotting evil in secret prompted Mr Stuart Hansman, of Cronulla, to write to Dr W.S.Ramson, editor of the Australian National Dictionary. He felt that there was a huge potential for good in practising the...
cheapquel n.— «Disney created the notion that 2D was best served on home video with their many direct-to-video sequels, or “cheapquels” as they’re often called.» —“Disney Back to 2D Roots?” by Ryan...
spray and pray v. phr.— «The lavish promotional brochure promises “the Haute Parfumerie defies the contemporary notion of “spray and pray” to bring together the finest fragrance offerings within sumptuous, lavish...
inframince n.— «The back cover, a message built of collaged letters, demonstrates Duchamp’s notion of “inframince,” a neologism of his that, he stated, could not be defined, only illustrated: “When the tobacco smoke...
castle doctrine n.— «The Rawls shooting is a poster child case for proponents of what has come to be called the “castle doctrine”—the notion founded in British common law that one’s home is one’s castle and that the owner of...
broken glass Republican n.— «Polls show New York voters are not incensed by the thought of Clinton running for president two years into a second Senate term, but the notion still enrages so-called “broken glass” Republicans...