massage à trois n.— «A course in “massage a Trois,” taught by Marlene Elbin, can be useful and relaxing: “A great treat for those who don’t have four hands to massage them.”» —“Open Season; Washington’s...
open the kimono v. phr.— «In this situation it’s essential for ABC to inform readers as to the disciplinary action taken. Was the offending reporter fired? Suspended? Given a stern talking to? Was a note put in their file? Maybe. ABC...
hang-up n.— «Suicides—”hang-ups” in the cold vernacular of the cellblock—have always been a jailhouse reality.» —“In City’s Jails, Missed Signals Open Way to Season of Suicides” by Paul von Zielbauer New...
nanocorporation n.— «Nanocorporations are formed by one or two individuals around a core competence. They are able to manage growth and larger projects by networking with other similar units, which again can network with other units. This...
ghetto pass n.— «It’s like Ice Cube says: “You’re going to get your ghetto pass revoked.”» —“Open-Field Hits: Cox Tackles Tough Subjects” by Vahe Gregorian St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Mo.) June 14...
shooting star n.— «A shooting star is formed when a stock gaps higher in the morning, continues to rise after the open, but pulls back later in the day and closes near the opening price. One other stipulation, this formation must come on...