roll n.— «Ravers take a “roll” (the street-term for a dose of ecstasy, like a “hit” of LSD), then spend the night dancing to techno music, on a plateau of peace, platonic and romantic love and general goodwill...
balik-bayan n.— «During the holiday season, FASA will send Balik-Bayan—translated as “Return Home”—boxes to the Philippines providing children with food, clothes and toiletries.» —“FASA heritage dinner honors ethnic and...
global dimming n.— «Over the last four decades, scientists have observed a 1.3% per decade decline in the amount of sun reaching the Earth’s surface. This phenomenon, coined “solar dimming” or “global dimming,” is...
G-machine n.— «This is my attempt at building a G-machine. All the term G-machine means is a car that has enough modification to pull 1 G in acceleration, braking, and turning. » —“The Bilicki Zone” by Robert...
eco-roof n.— «The eco-roof is a roof that is planted in cactus and other water-retaining vegetation. » —“‘Sustainability’ is the key” by Art Chenoweth Daily Vanguard (Portland State Univ. (Ore.)) Apr. 27...