Canada point n.— «It was decided to sustain Newsboys’ Union of Boston by ruling “that the the [sic] wholesaling and retailing of newspapers at the so-called ‘Canada Points’ is comprehended in the charter and jurisdicition of the...
me wall n.— «It’s amusing to see Washington fixed by such a vodka-gimlet eye; we can all recognize the type of government geek who refuses to remove his security badge—”how canine,” sniffs Jackie—or posts photos of himself...
tsoris n.pl.— «“This has been phenomenal for me. I mean, I don’t have too many left, and I’ve had tsoris my whole life. I’m doing exactly what I want to do,” Brown said, using a Yiddish word for problems.» —“Brown May Remain in...
freelisting n.— «They participated in an interview using a special technique, called “freelisting,” that identifies the terms used to define a topic and also determines the level of shared knowledge in the cultural group about...
cheese cutter n.— «Study existing crash barrier designs in the United States to identify those most hazardous to motorcyclists (e.g., “cheese cutter” cable runs) to prioritize those systems for replacement.» —“Making...
wrap rage n.— «Doyle has no solid statistics on injuries caused by our hassles with packaging, but they do exist in England. One study there shows that “wrap rage,” as it is called by the Brits, has been the cause of more than...