presticogitation n.— «But back to his word, which is—”presticogitation.” By calling up the related “prestidigitation,” the new word calls up a smile of recognition. [James Vanden] Bosch says of his creation...
under wraps adj.— «Stevie Wonderboy’s performance was so dominating that the victory was completed with jockey Garrett Gomez having a firm hold on the reins—”under wraps” in racing parlance—because having the colt further...
hot wash n. a performance review, particularly after a training exercise or combat operation. Editorial Note: This term appears to be migrating out of the military, where it originated. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
tin whisker n.— «Tin whiskers, one-fortieth the diameter of a human hair, are causing intermittent performance problems in the Hughes AN/APG-63 radar used on the Air Force/McDonnell Douglas F-15 and could pose problems for other...
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...
MP3Jing n. the live mixing or playing of recorded music in a dance club or other public space using a portable digital audio device such as an Apple iPod. Etymological Note: MP3 ‘MPEG audio layer 3, a digital compression format commonly used to...