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tick-pass

tick-pass  n.— «It’s not low average intelligence, it’s about ability to do the job.…Policing is more than just an academic tick-pass, it’s competency across a whole range of on-the-job experiences.» —“NZ police labelled ‘thick...

fraudband

fraudband  n.— «There is a huge pent up demand in Australia for good quality broadband services. It has to be affordable, then you will start seeing that a majority of Australians that are now on what’s called “Fraudband” yeah...

heeling

heeling  n.— «Even if one hasn’t had firsthand experience zipping across sidewalks on a pair of shoes with wheels in the heels, most everyone is familiar with “heeling,” as the activity is called.» —“Heelys Hazardous for...

kneelo

kneelo  n.— «Good to see Narrabeen’s Michael Novakov getting some kudos in the ABC Sportsman of the Year Award presentation for winning the world amateur kneeboard title in England last year. What they didn’t mention was that it was the...

red light fever

red light fever  n.— «And he will be back for another season of Enough Rope next year. “When I finish with television, I’m not going to be one of those people who’s hankering…for what’s called “red light fever’—I’m always...

cuddle hormone

cuddle hormone  n.— «It is hardly surprising—oxytocin, also known as the “cuddle” hormone, is released by both men and women at sexual orgasm.» —“‘Trust me’ says cuddle hormone” ABC...