speed money n.— «They feel that such reporting is futile since police would not make the GD entry of a case without bribe or would investigate such a case only on payment of ‘speed money’ which is another name for bribes.» —“Police...
lockbox n.— «During the Kansas special session, a provision holding up a $33 million payment to schools became a “lockbox.”» —“Legislative Lingo” by Jim Sullinger in Topeka, Kan. Kansas City...
break (someone) off (something) v. phr.— «I’ve seen DJs roll around in those things, and I think what they do, if you’re willin’, they’ll hook you up on some sort of artist payment plan.…It’s funny; a lot of people figure...
gobachop official n.— «Revealing what is described in Liberian street parlance as the ripping of government coffers by ‘gobachop officials’ the report said an examination of payment records, travel duration and travel documents indicated...
estacode n.— «An NNPC official told Newswatch last week that the corporation had become the source of free fund for government. “The practice is that the ministry passes over some expenditures to the corporation to pay and debit it...
freeco n. a service, item, or performance taken without payment (although something may be expected in return); a freebie; a handout; a comp. Editorial Note: Given the constant and common cultural exchange between Caribbean nations, this term may...