bindle n.— «The heroin was packaged in small zip lock baggies, which are referred to as bindles. The bags were bundled together and packaged in white paper, referred to as bricks.» —“Brothers accused of heroin...
sunshine story n.— «These pieces of paper which masquerade as newspapers have literally gone to sleep. In the event that they wake up, all they do is to play the role of praise singers and publish what is called in journalistic parlance...
paper cert n.— «He bragged that his pupils are definitely not what he called “paper certs,” an expression meaning book-smart but lacking in practical experience.» —“At MBIT, a proud tradition lives on” by Joan...
predatory towing n.— «She gave the friend a sheet of paper to put on her dashboard with Matos’s name, phone number, and a plea to any tow driver that she would be leaving soon.… “It was only about 15 or 20 minutes—it was hard...
Texodus n.— «My parents are in Washington state right now and Mom said the paper called the traffic situation in Houston “Texodus.”» —“wrap up” by Crystal Jackson Pithy (Houston, Texas) Sept. 24...
wila n.— «At the county level, gang members use letters on tiny scraps of paper called wilas, a slang term that translates to tiny writing. The wilas are hidden in all sorts of places—shoes, clothing lining, body cavities—and move between...