The slang phrase XYZ, meaning “examine your zipper,” has been used since at least the 1960’s as a subtle tipoff to let someone know his zipper is down. A variant, XYZ PDQ, means “examine your zipper pretty darn quick.” Other surreptitious...
Starting this year, Scripps National Spelling Bee contestants not only have to spell words correctly. A controversial new rule means they’ll have to answer vocabulary questions, too. Also, when it comes to reading text, do you prefer “paper” or...
third shift n.— «UNGER: Well, what happens is that if there’s a third shift that’s taking place inside one of the factories… this allows them to make 100 pairs of shoes authorized for XYZ Company and then at night, make another 200 pairs for...