squ-oval adj.— «Pointy talons are also a big no-no—”squ-oval” is the new shape for nails, it suits most and it means—you’ve guessed it—a square tip with rounded edges.» —“Give your nails the edge with a varnishing...
squoval adj.— «They call it the “squoval” and it’s the most-requested new look in fingernails.…Squoval is the latest jargon for a squared-off nail whose corners are slightly rounded and whose tip extends just to end of...
make it rain v. phr.— «From time to time, patrons flung plumes of cash toward the rafters, letting the dollar bills flutter where they may—a ritual known as “making it rain.” It began as a flashy way for big-timers to tip the...
tip n.— «In the United States, a set of square-dancing songs is known as a “tip.”» —“Promenade around the world” by Jennifer Moody Gazette-Times (Corvallis, Ore.) Jan. 29, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued...
deckle n.— «Deckle: A 3-inch-thick piece of fat at the tip of a brisket of beef, usually removed unless the customer insists it remain and be cooked to add taste.» —“Chicago Speak” by Anne Keegan Chicago...
verbal gratuity n.— «What do all servers fear? It’s the dreaded “verbal gratuity,” by which customers hope to balance a lousy tip with effusive praise.» —“Here’s taste of often unsavory business of waiting...