Yankee dime n.— «“Yankee dime” is a slang term used in some sections of the United States, particularly in the South, to denote a kiss, just as “Dutch quarter” is used to mean a hug. In some sections “Quaker...
mossy n.— «Mumbai has developed its own language (not to be confused with “Hinglish”). For example, Punjabis are “punjus,” Gujaratis are “gujjus,” Marwaris are “maadus,” Parsis are...
snag n.— «Cash L. Hopkins, 25, an inmate from the Indian Ridge Corrections Center in Snohomish County, was killed Aug. 18 at the Ace Creek fire when a burning snag fell on him.» —“Forest-Fire Death Spurs State Review” in...
item girl n. in Indian cinema, a woman who appears in an item song; (hence) a female actress, singer, or dancer, esp. one who is poised to become a star. Editorial Note: An item song or item number is a musical performance that has little do with...
item girl n.— «For instance, it is believed Varma is yet to recover from Bollywood’s applause for the bestowal from his stable—the redesigned Matondkar to item-girl Isha.» —“Are You Mad About Antara Mali?” Indian...
frauder n.— «But could everyone feel less like they’re being robbed? All tourists suffer the unpleasant impression that they are being squeezed, the foreign ones feel it in multiplied measure. At the Taj gate, they pay Rs 750 compared to...