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worm poll  n.— «Clark Wins ‘Worm’ Poll. Labour leader Helen Clark was last night judged a two-time winner by undecided voters operating an electronic “worm” in the final TVNZ leaders’ debate, with Alliance leader Jim Anderton...

worm poll

worm poll  n.— «(title)» —“A Worm poll: Sorry, Dennis Rodman: Many respondents to an online poll say they want you in a Bulls uniform next season, but not at a $10 million price tag” San Antonio Express...

worm poll

worm poll n. a continuous survey taken of a live audience to measure reactions to a political speech or debate. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

worm poll

worm poll  n.— «The swingometer, meanwhile, has been surpassed by on-screen worm polls, tracking audience reaction to speeches in real time.» —“A guide to…electionspeak” by David Rowan Times (London...

bomber

bomber  n.— «Tagging or bombing, whatever the street label, graffiti art provides the participant with a rush and a mark of identity. In that, Berry succeeded. “Peter wasn’t just any bomber, he was one of the greatest,” said...

veisalgia

veisalgia n. a hangover. Etymological Note: Norwegian kveis ‘uneasiness following debauchery’ + Greek algia ‘pain.” This word was coined by the authors of the first cite. There may be a double-entendre in the word kveis, as it is also a word...

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