ringman n.— «Within seconds, the bidding jumped from the asking price of $3.5 million to $4 million. Greene’s four assistants, or “ringmen” as they’re called, circulated the room, keeping track of the bids.» —“More real...
blue light bandit n.— «A 53-year-old Monroe High School teacher refused to stop her car Thursday after being followed by a suspect flashing a blue police-style light on his pickup truck. Reports of a blue-light bandit who stopped women...
boojack n.— «Boojacks—Newsboys who rush forth to sell “extras.”…Boojacking—The unintelligible howling of news heralds out selling “extras.”» —“Slang of newspaper and mail delivery (rewrite...
boojacking n.— «Boojacking—The unintelligible howling of news heralds out selling “extras.”» —“Slang of newspaper and mail delivery (rewrite Canny)” by Individuals; Wayne Walden in New York...
dollar van n.— «We ask directions from a man with a long beard who’s selling oils and incense. He tells us the dollar vans would be the fastest way. The van we get is packed with four rows of people and their bags of presents.» —by...
spiritware n.— «A store half the size of a football field with a floor devoted to selling what is called spiritware (everything you can imagine with the school logo and mascot).» —“Higher Ed, Inc.” by James B...