charticle n.— «Well, here’s an equation that editors and designers in newsrooms ranging from small dailies in Oregon to major metros in Florida are increasingly turning to: Chart + article = charticle.…Charticles—as defined by Omaha...
Tingle table n.— «The 1040EZ form, designed for those with only the standard deduction, are taken from the Tingle table directly to an optical scanner, which picks up the information and relays it to the computer in the service center...
on memo adv. phr.— «The purchase from the salesman is an exception in a business where buying goods on “memo” is the norm. Instead of taking merchandise on consignment, or memo, Friedman and his buyers bargain down the price...
pea shake n.— «When multiple claims are made for one horse, the winner is decided by lot, with the clerk of scales and the track’s claiming agent as witnesses. The drawing procedure is called shaking the peas. When a horseman attempts to...
MAWG n.— «I’m a middle-aged white guy, and I have nothing against middle-aged white guys. Some of my best friends and basketball buddies are MAWGs.» —“His Campaign Was Seasoned” by Michael Kelly Omaha World...
chinstrap n.— «Jaw line Beard—This, as the name implies, follows your jaw. It usually flows out of the sideburns, follows the jaw and comes together with the other side at the chin. You also get the added ability to customize, where you...