scanlation n.— «Would “Fruits Basket”—a quirky romantic comedy about a young girl who becomes the housekeeper for a family whose members are cursed to transform into animals whenever they’re embraced by members of the opposite...
MEST n.— «He appealed to fellow Scientologists for donated books and other items to help him set up a new Narconon office. In Scientology’s dialect, such physical items are known as MEST, which stands for “matter, energy, space...
hype man n.— «Hammer and the Posse, a group consisting of four dancers, two DJs and one “hype man” (“He’s the guy who pumps the crowd up,” Hammer explained), hope to win over rap fans.» —“M.C. Hammer Nails...
scale error n.— «“Scale error” is the researchers’ newly coined term for “remarkable behaviors” of children who attempt impossible feats with small objects, such as sliding down a toy slide suitable only for dolls...
tomato can n.— «Carlos DeLeon’s one-round KO of a tomato can, who quit after a hook to the body, on the Tyson-Tony Tucker card, was not conclusive enough to showcase him as future opponent for Tyson.» —“Now Everyone Wants to Take a...
endo n.— «Going over the bars is known as an “endo” in bike jargon, and is one of cycling’s more hazardous maneuvers.» —“Turning Sharp Corners Can Be a Balancing Act ” by Ray Hosler San Francisco...