pigeon flipping n.— «Lately, troops say, insurgents have begun using a technique called pigeon flipping: while on patrol, the Marines have noticed flocks of pigeons circling above them, leading them to conclude that supporters of the insurgents...
blue ocean n.— «The term “blue ocean” in marketing parlance denotes the strategy to move away from the closeted confines of a crowded market place and chart into unchartered territory untouched by competition.» —“LG forms core team to identify...
pooch n.— «Knight seems to be experimenting with a new “squib” onsides kick-off and Bragg concentrates on “pooches” and “skyrides,” punts designed either to go out of bounds or come to rest deep in the opposition’s territory.» —“Redskins’ Seminar...
noofter n.— «Ray asks him pretty soon after they meet whether Jim is a “noofter.”….Jim thinks he rather might be, but the writer’s deft plot spine concentrates on Ray gradually coming around to the idea that he might be as well. A homosexual affair...
derecho n.— «The third form appears rather as horizontal than as vertical whirls. They appear to be what Dr. Hinrichs has called derechoes (from derecho, straight) and advance in the form of a horizontal roll of dust. The front extends in length as...