polliwogging n.— «Iowa DNR fisheries technician Adam Thiese found the first Higgins eye within 30 minutes of the opening bell. Using a technique dubbed “polliwogging,” he slipped downstream on his knees, probing the bottom...
scooping technician n.— «On this run, the “scooping technicians,” as they call themselves, have netted a fair amount of dog poo. This niche job has been a successful venture for Mr. Roberts, who owns Doggie Biz Pet Waste...
brainbump n.— «Other exam answer keys are available for everything from school bus driver to medical technician, and for a range of military skills. The sites are called “brainbumps” in Internet jargon.» —“Web sites offer...
sleepover n.— «A poll worker, election official, technician, or other person who had private access to a machine for as little as one minute could use these methods without detection. Poll workers often do have such access; for instance...
blue juice n.— «When I looked at it very closely, I could see that it was a newborn kitten, maybe just a few days old. At that time, I could hear the head Veterinary Technician (my boss) saying, “Just give it the blue juice (the liquid...
safety v.— «Through the years, I have heard a cashier announce that she will “safety” some cash for the day; a technician state that he will “safety” some equipment; and so on. By deduction, I discovered that the...