lifie n.— «None of this would matter for the box office were it not that celebrities’ real-life sagas—what I call “lifies” because they combine life with the narrative appeal of movies. Lifies provide many of the same...
robo call n.— «In the city, an automated message from Mayor Martin O’Malley—a “robo call,” his office termed it—alerted seniors to their options regarding relief from the heat.» —“Nation in grip of record hot...
Mexico City policy n.— «The White House told committee members that Bush “does not support Senate passage” of the bill “in its current form because it includes provisions that would overturn the Administration’s family...
bent n.— «Riding a “bent,” as they are known, is like pedaling while sitting in your office chair.» —“Sit Back & Enjoy The Ride” by Stephanie Dunnewind Columbian (Vancouver, Wash.) Oct. 15...
pen down strike n.— «Pen down strike—In this protest workers come to the office but do nothing.» —“In India, There’s A Demonstration For Any Occasion” by Michael T. Kaufman in New Delhi, India New York...
Pogue n.— «Pogue—A paper pushing office dweeb that usually has a 10 inch knife strapped to their hip and can’t find their body armor cause it’s been in their footlocker since they got here.» —“Glossary” by Jake...