pearl v.— «Pearled barley is the most widely sold form of the grain at supermarkets. The milling process known as “pearling” results in a longer shelf life and shortened cooking time, but also removes the bran and part of the germ...
school night n.— «Julia credits Richard for sending the script, which was “intriguing enough for me to stay up late on a school night—it was charming and very funny.”» —“The Great Life” by George...
revirgination n.— «As many as 30,000 women are said to opt for vaginal reconstruction yearly. The procedure, also known as “revirgination,” is being hawked in magazines, the Internet or on radio stations as a way for women to...
potel n.— «Witness housing for the homeless, a never-ending scandal. Patel, a common Indian name, has become generic. Put the poor in a Potel, since we don’t seem to be able to build shelters.» —“The Good Life” by Herb...
throw shade v. phr.— «After pocketing $40, he recalled feeling wealthy—”like Donald Trump.” But he was “throwing shade,” covering the pain.» —“A Life and Death on NYC Streets” by Chelsea J...
dodgepot n.— «The old boats and dodgepots who make up the jumpers are back clambering over timber and birch, and just to remind me a nice juicy cheque arrived the other day.» —“Time To React Over Jarvis Filly” Sporting...