preesh v.— «I wonder if these things are busted. If so, I’ll get a replacement set from y’all, but if there’s a clue to be had, I’d sure ‘preesh.» —“Re: Tell me your Carvin stories here” by Jeff Preston Usenet:...
bio-ink n.— «For years, tissue engineers have used souped-up printers, and in some cases off-the-shelf models, to print “bio-inks.” These inks consist of anything from proteins to individual cells printed in microscopic...
reset n.— «The contract from the U.S. Army Tank, Automotive and Armaments Command calls for Case Construction, Racine, to “reset” more than 200 forklifts to mission-capable condition. “Reset” is a military term...
lyte n.— «Multiple blistering days, almost sure to return to the Rogue Valley if historical patterns hold, bring plenty of people in to buy electrolyte replacement drinks, such as ReCharge, says Newfield. These are compounds of sodium...
replacement smoker n.— «[The tobacco industry] calls teenagers “replacement smokers.”…The kids want to get the message out that they aren’t going to be “replacement smokers.” They aren’t going to fill those shoes...
dirt Navy n.— «It appears the new CNO has read it and uses it to justify a “dirt Navy,” a replacement for the on-board Marine detachments that seem to be forming their own force.» —“Re: A Brain Pentagon Wants to...