helitack n.— «First of a series of tests—tabbed the Helitack Program—on the use of helicopters in firefighting will start next week in the San Bernardino National Forest.» —“Fire-Fighting Copter Tests Start in Forest” in...
big dance n. an important event, esp. when the culmination of long preparation or a series of smaller events; (hence) in sports, a tournament or championship game. Editorial Note: Usually constructed with the definite article: the big dance...
hotbox v. 1. to smoke marijuana in an enclosed space so that it becomes filled with smoke; 2. to take a long drag or a quick series of drags on a joint or cigarette. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
lily pad n. an outpost, advance camp, foreign base, or staging area; one in a series of stops. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
utzy adj.— «Shelley Long, wearing more fabric on her shoulders than on her legs: “I get a little utzy.” (Translation: She misses the constant work of a TV series.)» —“‘Rain Man’ Sends a Global Message” by Nina...
shiesty adj.— «Playing in pool halls left him with the impression that most people are “shiesty” and hard to trust.» —“Lance Salazar Series: Where Are They Now?” by Derek J. Moore Press...