prama n.— «So began the after-prom on a recent Thursday for about 40 students from Tappan Zee High School in Rockland County, the culmination of months of discussions, planning and prom drama, or “prama,” as they call it.…In addition to the usual...
late train n.— «That game can be expensive. One Washington lobbyist who asked not to be identified says he gave money to the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for a House seat. After the election, the Republican winner called to demand a...
late train n. post-election support for a candidate, especially when switching from a losing candidate to a winning one. Editorial Note: Common in constructions like “take/get on/board/catch the late train.” (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Cracker Chic n.— «“Cracker Chic” is a new term now relating to a decorating style currently gaining popularity. It consists of very simple and smaller scaled antiques, bungalows and furniture mostly void of ornate carvings and fretwork. The house...
jumper n.— «This particular four-mile stretch of fencing was historically San Diego County’s most porous border problem, he said. His officers once had 1,250 apprehensions of during just one day’s shift, he said. And if a border patrol agent chased...