field lobster n.— «“Field lobster tail” is another name for crawfish or those delicious creatures resembling miniature lobsters that live in rice fields. If crawfish are not available, you can substitute chopped lobster meat, which we did.» —“You...
stank bank n.— «San Diego County is spending $250,000 to investigate whether kelp is responsible for high bacteria counts at a cove that surfers refer to as “stank bank.”» —“Record closures this summer at popular Santa Cruz surf spot” by Roger...
hot-cocked adj.— «Now the F-16s are kept in what’s called “hot cocked” mode so pilots can jump in, pull the stick back and fly.» —“Wisconsin pilots ready to thwart air attack” by Meg Jones Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) Sept. 9, 2006...
pro-mia adj.— «The Web pages she referred to are often called “pro-ana,” or “pro-mia” sites, and they glorify thinness by endorsing anorexic and bulimic behavior.» —“‘Thinly’ veiled health threat” by Marisa Donelan Sentinel and...
steady ticket n.— «“Praise the Lord! I’ve got a steady ticket here,” says Jose Alza, a Trinity employee who has worked at the plant for three months.» —“The Lord’s Work” by James D. Davis Sun-Sentinel ( Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) July 9, 1995...
bracketologist n.— «The Internet and ESPN are full of bracketologists (some sportswriter somewhere is actually proud of coining this word), pundits and assorted know-it-alls.» —“Bracket can be filling” Morning Sentinel (Waterville, Maine) Mar. 13...