blow up v. phr.— «He served on staffs that “blew up,” coaching parlance for a mass firing at the end of a losing season.» —“Coaches earn big assist: Major football programs boost salaries” by Tim...
perfumed prince n.— «I’m not sure that his biggest problems here won’t be with the politically correct Washington crowd and the top-ranking perfumed princes.» —“In Bosnia, one decisive American leader” by David...
worm poll n.— «(title)» —“A Worm poll: Sorry, Dennis Rodman: Many respondents to an online poll say they want you in a Bulls uniform next season, but not at a $10 million price tag” San Antonio Express...
tranzman n.— «David (whose name has been changed to protect his identity) is a female-to-male transsexual (or tranzman, as they’re called) who very much identifies with a strict sense of male gender.» —“More transsexuals speaking out...
fuckle n.— «“Fuckles” are those people always at a con: those challenged souls who have no concept of correct behavior, acceptable vocal volume, appropriate subjects for conversation, or personal space.» —“Katsucon Sidebar: I’m...
palaeoaeolian n.— «Found a word my discussion leader professor wants to get used in scientific journals someday: palaeoaeolian. As in “palaeoaeolian rock”—a rock that was shaped by winds over the centuries. If it gets coined...