shottie n.— «Known to other gang members as “Tiny Alien,” he was also on police bail when he died facing a string of charges including robbery, theft and violence. One picture shows him crouching down in a hallway and...
quinceañera n.— «There is no doubt that the Hispanic coming-of-age quinceañera is more popular, move lavish and, in subtle ways, more American than ever. Picture a souped-up debutante ball without the high-society trappings or a bat...
Jenny Crank diet n.— «Picture Kate Moss…except she’s 26-26-26 from the Jenny Crank diet or the Scarf & barf weight plan.» —“Re: Why do fat women turn men off?” by kirin Usenet: soc.singles Aug. 21, 1996...
liar flier n.— «Forest City Ratner has just mailed its third direct-mail propaganda piece, each one a bigger production than the last. These pieces have been dubbed “liar fliers” (we don’t know who coined the phrase), due to...
make (one’s) bones v.— «Business, for Puzo’s characters, is almost everything. Vito Corleone “made his bones” (first killing) in cold blood for dollars.» —“Persuasive Picture of Crime’s World” by Geoffrey...
hero n.— «On Munson’s salad shoot, Tapp is ready around 10 a.m. to start shooting the “hero.” Munson has fashioned a work of art.» —“Feast For The Eyes—Food Stylists Get Visual With Victuals, Hoping For Picture-Perfect...