tiny heart syndrome n.— «The complaints among American officers about “tiny heart syndrome”—a caustic reference to some Iraqi units’ unwillingness to expose themselves to combat—have diminished.» —“There Are Signs the...
Purple Heart Boulevard n.— «Nearly two years after American troops captured Baghdad, Haifa Street is like an arrow at the city’s heart.…American soldiers call the street Purple Heart Boulevard: the First Battalion of the Ninth...
MP3Jing n.— «Welcome to No Wax—the UK’s first MP3Jing evenings, where ordinary punters get the chance to publicly show off the music stored inside their MP3 players.» —“Turning the digital tables” by Julie Clothier in...
futsal n.— «Short for futbol sala—loosely translated as indoor soccer—futsal is played in soccer-crazed countries all over the world. It is hailed as a teaching tool that develops players’ technical and tactical abilities by forcing them...
strip n.— «Turning it into a “strip” channel may be its fate. Don’t get excited: That’s not strip as in nubile women. “Strips” is industry argot for reruns of popular shows like Friends, Seinfeld and The...
endo n.— «Going over the bars is known as an “endo” in bike jargon, and is one of cycling’s more hazardous maneuvers.» —“Turning Sharp Corners Can Be a Balancing Act ” by Ray Hosler San Francisco...