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, in a...
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 that is used...
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 adjective “safety” had been...
Faye n.— «A BBC technician tells us that Madonna is now using a “Faye.” This is a bright light placed at eye level, in front of the performer, which helps to hide wrinkles. It gets its name in honour of Faye Dunaway, who always insists on one...
roll n.— «Ravers take a “roll” (the street-term for a dose of ecstasy, like a “hit” of LSD), then spend the night dancing to techno music, on a plateau of peace, platonic and romantic love and general goodwill.» —“Ecstasy should be steered clear...