cafeteria pricing n.— «However, there is a catch: a policy Diffenderffer refers to as “cafeteria” pricing. Skybus charges $5 for each checked piece of luggage. Like Southwest, flights are open seating, but you can pay $10 for...
husband pillow n.— «Kristin implored me to take more Advil and to try using the “husband pillow.” Ahh, yes, the large firm upright pillow with the little wings that you lean backwards into. It supports your back and kind of...
dome of obedience n.— «Maybe now you can get one of those new MICH helmets to wear. No more headaches like the kevlar “dome of obedience.” So comfortable, it doubles as a pillow…no shit.» —“SGT Shawn Snyder—Sniper...
jibbing n.— «What else to call those who specialize in “jibbing”—defined in the film as snowboarding anywhere other than on actual snow? That includes riding on handrails in cities and suburban parking lots—places where a fall...
pilo polo n.— «For more than 10 years, a group has gathered to play pilo (pronounced like pillow) polo on winter holidays. Players are loosely divided into two teams. Each player gets a short plastic mallet with a rubber end. Everyone...
twist one’s cap back v. phr.— «The last time i tried to eat a sandwich bigger than my head i woke up in a cold sweat chewing on my pillow. when you are lucid and you think you are up to the challenge, go to carnegie for their paean to...