squoval adj.— «Nail tips can be shaped into flat square cuts, rounded ends or “squovals,” a manicure term meaning nails that are square on top and slightly rounded at the edges.» —“In Open-Toe Season, a Pedicure Is More Than Clip and Polish” by...
massage à trois n.— «A course in “massage a Trois,” taught by Marlene Elbin, can be useful and relaxing: “A great treat for those who don’t have four hands to massage them.”» —“Open Season; Washington’s University Of the Unusual” by Joseph P...
J-cool n.— «Mitsubishi Motors’ brand image will be distinguished by the contemporary, edgy look put forward in the new campaign, which incorporates subtle elements of Asian influence in U.S. pop culture, often referred to as “Japanese cool,” or “J...
hang-up n.— «Suicides—”hang-ups” in the cold vernacular of the cellblock—have always been a jailhouse reality.» —“In City’s Jails, Missed Signals Open Way to Season of Suicides” by Paul von Zielbauer New York Times Feb. 28, 2005. (source: Double...
boo-boo face n.— «You’ll stomp your feet and put on your best boo-boo face and spew forth about how you’re not coming back, and that this time you really mean it. But you’ll come back. You always have.» —“Mother Of All Strikes Premature End To...
one and done adj.— «Queens College hopes to improve on last season’s quarterfinal effort, when it was one-and-done. “I told my teammates, ‘I didn’t come here to play just one game,’” junior Jolene Christopher said. “I’ve come here to play a few...