counter-recruiter n.— «To combat that “desperation recruiting,” a Philadelphia-based organization has trained 300 “counter-recruiters” to follow Army recruiters to high schools across the country and offer students...
mace v.— «State law makes it a misdemeanor for anyone to “demand” political contributions from public employees or contractors, a once-common practice known as “macing.”» —“Parking Authority keeps probe to...
sack dance n.— «Barnett was criticized by television announcers for doing his samurai sack dance with the Packers trailing Philadelphia by 35 points.» —“Barnett’s Antics Annoy Sherman” by Jason Wilde in Green...
Hanukkah bush n.— «I’ve learned that the phrase “Hanukkah bush” was what people called Christmas trees put up in Jewish homes.» —“Yiddle Me This” by Liz Spikol Philadelphia Weekly (Pa.) Nov. 16...
beer pong n.— «Urban Outfitters stocks a popular beer pong kit called Bombed and boxed sets of rules for other games. In January, thousands of players are expected at the first World Series of Beer Pong, sponsored by a beer pong...
Edward 40-hands n.— «Some games are based on luck and revolve around cards and dice. A few are simply organized binges, like “Edward 40-Hands,” in which players tape 40-ounce malt liquor bottles to their hands.» —“As...