underwater adj.— «Employee and investor attitudes changed profoundly after 2001, as the tech bust rendered millions of stock option grants worthless—”underwater” in valley parlance.» —“Stigma emerges, glitter fades for stock options” by Scott Duke...
huburb n.— «We think that area becomes what some refer to as a “huburb,” where it becomes its own little city within the Las Vegas valley.» —“Station ‘going all in’ at Red Rock” by David McKee Las Vegas Business Press (Nev.) Apr. 10, 2006. (source:...
stick the landing v. phr.— «But Retton, who uncharacteristically failed to stick the landing of one of her tumbling passes, was able to put it all into perspective.» —“Gymnastic silver disappoints” in L.A. Valley Independent (Monessen, Pa.) Aug. 2...
muj n.— «India should accept the Pakistan no war pact . Much of the army can then be removed from the Rajasthan and Punjab borders and sent to the valley to finish off the Muj once and for all .» —“Re: There is no solution to Kashmir problem” by...
Winter Texan n.— «The Rio Grande Valley has become an emerging destination, where seasonal visitors are referred to as “Winter Texans,” instead of snowbirds.» —“Hurricanes delay, but won’t dissuade visitors’ winter migration” by Vickie...
matchbook college n.— «County funds have also paid for “internet campuses” that offer learning programs to “fit your learning style and budget” as well as online multiple choice exams that lead to a college degree. They are also referred to as...
