receipt n.— «In wrestling, there’s a thing called—they’re referred to as potatoes, is when you accidentally hurt somebody for real. And, you know, it—one potato’s OK, two potatoes is crossing the line, and the third one, you usually give...
potato n.— «In wrestling, there’s a thing called—they’re referred to as potatoes, is when you accidentally hurt somebody for real. And, you know, it—one potato’s OK, two potatoes is crossing the line, and the third one, you usually give...
naco adj.— «In Great Britain, they’re known as “Kevins.” In the U.S., the words “nerd,” “redneck” and “cheesy” come to mind. For Mexicans, it’s “naco”—a term that covers...
time famine n.— «“Time famine,” as some sociologists call it, is an extraordinary paradox. Despite shorter workdays, the proliferation of labor-saving devices and unmatched financial resources, true leisure remains...
vent n.— «Professional “vents,” as they call themselves, worry who will pick up their wisecracking dummies and vocal sleight of hand when they retire or die.» —“Read These Lips!” by Marta Aldrich American...
FRAGO n.— «When they get their FRAGOs as they call it, their fragmentary orders, they’re very focused on how to carry that out the following day.» —“More Troops for Iraq?” NPR May 24, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued...
