Westoxification n.— «Westernization—The attempt to adapt to modern conditions through uncritical imitation of Western institutions and culture. Some modern Islamic revivalists condemn it as “Westomania” or “Westoxification.”» —“Understanding...
grey-back n.— «This wasn’t some callow youth adjusting to the exigencies of cruel Fate that saw a father die before his time and mother grappling, appropriately or inappropriately, with that loss; he was an adult—“grey-back,” in our Jamaican...
brother-in-law v. phr.— «That said, some players have found ways to make it look as if they’re working a lot harder than they actually are. It usually happens in training camp or, occasionally, in exhibitions. There’s even a name for it: brother-in...
colour test n.— «We were also supposed to be able to identify, when ordered to do so by a boy in a position of authority, members of staff, their subjects, classrooms, wives, children, addresses and even, where appropriate, their pets. On Sunday...
teach-back n.— «There’s a technique called teach-back, not assuming that patients know what to do, but understanding that health care is very complex, and the terms used in health care are equally complex and not universally understood by patients...
time in n.— «He admits his proposal to give the child “time in” rather than “time out” requires great control and understanding on the part of parents.» —“It’s time out for time outs, psychologist says” by Trish Crawford Toronto Star (Can.) July...