snake bite v.— «What happened, in the eyes of Louisville Bob Weber, was something akin to a snake bite. Referring to Pitt’s 28-point outburst in the second half, Weber said it was “kind of a shock to me …It took away the...
helitack n.— «They are the fire service’s shock troops, and they soon might be a year-round fixture in San Diego County. Officially, they are known simply as “helitack.”» —“Elite, mobile fire crew might soon be permanent...
Miami Model n.— «Among protestors, it has inspired a new phrase to describe the ruthless crushing of protests—”The Miami Model.” Protestors were attacked with rubber bullets, pepper spray, electric tazer guns, and shock...
swart kat n.— «A “swart kat” is apparently slang for electric shock torture.» —“Tortured by Those Who Should Protect” South African Star (Johannesburg) Aug. 18, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued...
impact incarceration n.— «A prison work camp in southern Illinois will be turned into a military-style boot camp designed to shock youthful offenders out of a life of crime, Gov. Thompson announced Friday. The planned “impact...
monkeyfishing n.— «In those days, he said, before it was outlawed, fishermen “monkey-fished” area lakes, meaning they would shock the fish and collect them as they floated to the top.» —“Resident Recalls Times Of Drunken...