coffin n.— «Unanimously passed a resolution that prohibits utility companies to place above-ground junction boxes, commonly called “coffins,” in areas where electrical equipment is run underground.» —“Ordinance on paying...
bump adj.— «Pop culture’s obsession with all things “bump”—the euphemism coined by US Weekly for the pregnant tummy—is helping fuel the trend.» —“Do celebrity moms create teen fantasies?” by Rachel...
cammer n.— «Cammers are specialized warez members who record first-run movies with concealed camcorders and then place them on Internet servers after removing data that could be traced.» —“Missouri teen accused of pirating...
enjo kosai n.— «The proliferation of online dating sites has led to a rise in enjo-kosai (“compensated dating”), a euphemism for teen prostitution, in which girls sleep with men they meet in chatrooms in exchange for cash or...
gleek v.— «“Gleeking” is the act of making saliva shoot through the space between the two front teeth. You’re “gleeked” if you get hit!…Boys, I’m told, partake in this wintertime sport, but not many girls. While...
standfirst n.— «Midway through a communications degree, she landed a job on the Oz teen bible, Dolly, and gave up “spending six weeks learning how to write a standfirst” in favour of doing the job for real.» —“It will fit...