balayage n.— «The salon used a color technique called Balayage to gently cover part of the gray and leave the rest exposed, lending a more realistic finish than harsh, unnatural-looking all-over color.» —“Makeover of the...
burping bedpost n.— «Ellen Lurie, a 17-year-old from Troy, Ohio said her music teacher gave her the nickname “burping bedpost” when she first began to play the bassoon.» —“Ohio State U. hosts 14th annual Bassoon...
burping bedpost n.— «“The bassoon is one of the unsung heroes of the orchestra,” said Stanbery, who is also a bassoon player. “It’s sometimes called “a burping bedpost,” but we prefer to refer to it as the ‘king of...
Washington Monument n.— «In budgeting parlance, a “Washington Monument” is a popular program or facility singled out for budget cuts precisely because of its popularity. The term seems to have its origins in the U.S. Park...
lancing n.— «Sounds Better Than Bassed: Reichen Lehkmuhl, the boyfriend of Lance Bass, told AP Radio News that there’s a new word for celebrities who are outed. “They’re calling it a “lancing’” he said—after Bass, who...
infostaining n.— «I then removed the case notes, and correspondence sent by me to the court in February 2006 concerning internet based harassment directed at me consisting of linking my name to porn sites, a technique known as...