firecrotch n.— «Scut Farkus…(A Christmas Story)—This firecrotch takes pleasure in forcing his victims to say “Uncle.” Ralphie did, however, get the better of him in the end.» —“Bully; Become a 15-year-old a-hole” by...
compo n.— «Astonishing as it seems, it is not the victims of crime who are benefiting from this particular compensation bonanza, but the criminals themselves. It’s the ones who are behind bars, not the ones outside trying to rebuild...
Prius backlash n.— «Hybrid owners say they feel like the victims of road rage. Carpoolers accuse them of driving too slowly in order to maximize their fuel efficiency, and of clogging diamond lanes that were once clear. Hybrid motorists...
cold show n.— «Salkowitz identified the thief without exposing herself—Morgante says that’s called a “cold show”—and the suspect left personal items in the vehicle, conveniently tying him to the scene.» —“Woman starts day...
blade v.— «That would soon bring extensive “blading”—clearing for development—to this spot outside Tucson populated by baby saguaros, lurching barrels and spiny clumps of hedgehogs.» —“Helping Save Prickly Victims of...
pixel-hunting n.— «he body is of course the first thing to attract attention, and it must be examined thoroughly (and here enters pixel-hunting): the main wounds, the bruises revealing that the victim’s jewellery has been taken, a...