planemo n.— «We find two of our objects to be planemos; though the faintest of our targets, they are much brighter than expected for such low masses.» —by Jacques Lépine, Jane Gregorio-Hetem Open Issues in Local Star...
breakfast ball n.— «The practice, which is also referred to as a “breakfast ball” when used during early morning rounds, is against the rules and draws a penalty if used in competitive play.» —“Winged Foot, U.S. Open Golf...
open phone n.— «The larger movement of cell phone tinkerers has come to be called Open Phone, Patel said. It’s modeled on the open source movement, which advocates free public access to software code, so individuals can make improvements...
backpacker n.— «Searched for your skills, but if you got ‘em, you kept them hid/Voice and flow suck, so you’re the hero of backpackers.» —“[OPEN SEASON] Vadik vs. Timid (Vote on this)” Usenet: alt.rap Jan. 4, 2002...
blow hoolie v. phr.— «I was lucky in that I played five or six holes without rain, but it was blowing hoolie (gale).» —“Cold, driving rain and stiff winds send scores soaring at British Open” by Stephen Wade in...
squoval adj.— «Nail tips can be shaped into flat square cuts, rounded ends or “squovals,” a manicure term meaning nails that are square on top and slightly rounded at the edges.» —“In Open-Toe Season, a Pedicure Is More...