big dance n.— «[Jim] Valvano was not totally disappointed. “I feel we deserve a spot in the N.C.A.A. tournament next week,” he said. “I think it would be a shame with 22 victories not to be invited to the big dance.”» —“Virginia Victor—N. Carolina...
ego ramp n.— «Even the gimmicks—a for-real rain shower in “Water Runs Dry” and a hanging “ego ramp” that allowed for a romp deep into the crowd on “Motownphilly”—were tastefully applied.» —“Boyz II Men Lays Claim To Spotlight” Charleston Gazette (W...
hocker n. a person who harangues, beseeches, or talks persuasively; a person who trades in information, gossip, or personal connections; someone who is (obnoxiously) ambitious. Editorial Note: Hocker is common and well-known to yeshiva students in...
racino n.— «West Virginia and New York allow “racinos” horsetracks with video gambling machines, also known as electronic slots.» —“Gambling surrounds Ohio Video slots likely to get another vote” by James Drew Toledo Blade (Ohio) May 30, 2004...
feederism n.— «Ok, but you’re grouping and therefore comparing feederism with violent, aggressive, pain-oriented pastimes, which is a big-time misrepresentation.» —“Re: Now I’m REALLY confused—” by Virginia G. Butters Usenet: alt.sex.fat Feb. 22...
hot shoe n.— «The Hendrick Motorsports camp hopes rookie Brian Vickers can be the next hotshoe at the slightly-banked bullring.» —“Virginia is For Lovers—Fans Can’t Help But Adore Martinsville” by Bill Whitehead The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn...
