yowie n.— «Defence spokesman Major Klaus Boehme says the sniper’s outfit of hessian bags and appropriate camouflage paint evolved from a British idea of about 35 years ago. It had been developed in the mid-1970s when the Army started...
Mahdaviat n.— «A spokesman last week dismissed the video as fake (other sources confirm it is authentic), and denied that Ahmadinejad bases decisions on “heavenly affairs.” But this presidential obsession with the Mahdaviat...
rock rental n.— «The dropped public records charge stemmed from what Sheriff’s Office spokesman Capt. John Fortunato called a “rock rental,” where someone loans an automobile in exchange for a rock of cocaine.» —“West...
dog whistle politics n.— «Labor’s spokesman on aboriginal affairs has already accused Mr Howard of “dog-whistle politics”—in rejecting a race election, he actually sent a high-pitched signal to those attuned to hear it...
cardinal n.— «As a so-called “cardinal,” or appropriations subcommittee chairman, Packard will influence the debate, said Dan Michaelis, spokesman for Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y.» —“Packard now backs Bosnia...
hog dog rodeo n.— «S.C. Attorney General spokesman Trey Walker said the fights, also known as “hog dog rodeos,” take place in an enclosed ring where spectators are encouraged to bet on how long it takes a dog to pin down a hog...