Washminster n.— «The term “Washminster,” coined in 1980 to suggest Australia is somehow a hybrid of the Westminster and Washington systems, misses the point. Australia started off as a child of mixed parentage, and like all...
parent-flattering adj.— «One marketing firm has coined a term for such parent-driven kid fashion, an industry likely to hit $17.5 billion this year. It’s a facet of licensing called “parent-flattering,” according to the study...
fire crotch n.— «The harassment started a few months ago on the school bus. Millie, a student with red hair, was called “fire crotch” by several sixth-grade boys, who giggled and snickered among themselves.» —“Parent...
snorkel box n.— «He said the dropoff mailbox, or “snorkel box,” in post office parlance, will be located at the back of the parking lot near Foley Street.» —“Attention, Santa: all Bristol Postmaster Mike Parent wants...
supernote n.— «The first Supernote became known as Parent Note (PN) 14342. The term “Supernote”—also occasionally seen as “Superdollar” or “Superbill”—originated outside of the Secret Service. It refers...
babymoon n. a planned period of calm spent together by a just-born baby and its parents; occasionally, time spent by parents without their baby; (hence) a vacation or holiday taken by a pregnant woman and her partner. Editorial Note: The latter...