skiffle n.— «The one complaining about a “skiffle” (i.e. a rushed job) will probably be the Tailor, who’s had pressure from a Cutter all week.» —“How to spot a drunken tailor…” by Thomas Mahon English Cut (London, England) Feb. 18, 2005. (source:...
bi-lander n.— «He said many patients take medication for high blood pressure at high elevation but do not need to at sea level. He coined the term “bi-landers” to describe second homeowners. He studied the monthly blood pressure fluctuations of 70...
whitecoat hypertension n.— «“Whitecoat hypertension” is high blood pressure caused by the high tension and anxiety from having it measured by a physician or a medical technician.» —by R.L. Wysong Wysong Health Letter June, 1993. (source: Double...
slow elk n.— «Some were homesteaders, decent enough citizens, even if they might at times under the pressure of hunger eat slow elk. That’s what they called rustled beef.» —“Courage Stout” by William MacLeod Raine Chicago Daily Tribune Nov. 14...
fracking n.— «“Fracking” as it is commonly called, is part of the oil and gas production process. Fluids and other components are injected into a well bore under high pressure to force the release of oil or gas from rock formations.» —“Following is...
open (up) daylight v. phr.— «Strong and composed, she showed no outward sign of weakening under the pressure and when she decided to go for home, 1 190 metres from the finish, she quickly opened up daylight between herself and the Irish girl...