petronoia n.— «Petronoia is in full flower. Retail gasoline has some 25 to 28 cents a gallon in increases ahead just to catch up to what has happened with wholesale (gas prices) since Christmas week.» —“Gas prices might increase 24...
booster bag n. a bag, sack, pouch, purse, or box used by a shoplifter to conceal or disguise merchandise. Etymological Note: to boost ‘to steal; to shoplift’ + bag (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
haji mart n. among American military in Iraq and Afghanistan, a flea market, bazaar, or roadside vendor. Editorial Note: Often capitalized as if it is a proper noun, probably by comparison to American retail chains “Wal-Mart” and...
door buster n. a discounted item of limited quantity intended to bring customers into a store; a sale of such items; a loss-leader. Also attrib. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Whole Paycheck n.— «What Whole Foods isn’t known for is offering bargain prices. Some critics have been known to refer to the chain as “Whole Paycheck.”» —“Eastside food fight—Whole Foods prepares to open Bellevue...