thrash v.— «British soldiers were ordered by their commanding officer to “thrash” Iraqi civilians rounded up in an anti-looting operation, a court martial in Germany was told yesterday. In military slang, thrash means...
intelligent design n.— «The term “intelligent design” was reputedly coined in 1991 by Phillip E. Johnson, a law professor, in his book “Darwin on Trial.”» —“Scientist, lawyer debate intelligent design...
booya interj.— «Awaiting trial on grand theft charges, Thomas allegedly flashed a gang hand sign at the deputy and said, “It’s the last thing you’ll see in the back window of your car before you hear ‘booya, booya.’”...
breastaurant n.— «Trial began last week in a lawsuit filed by Hooters of America against a rival “breastaurant” operator named WingHouse, which also relies on curvy waitresses to sell sports-bar food and drink to a clientele...
GUBU adj.— «It was always unlikely that Haughey, who survived the arms trial, allegations about land deals in north Dublin and the GUBU saga was going to be tripped up at the age of 71.» —“The Dunne thing” by Rory Godson...
big dance n.— «Parkman says he is ready “to go the big dance in January,” referring to Scrushy’s federal trial that begins Jan. 5.» —“Scrushy’s 85-count indictment reduced” by Steven Mackay Birmingham...