360-365 combat n.— «Soldiers call the war “360-365 Combat” meaning that not only infantry, but all soldiers, are constantly under combat conditions while deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. This produces enormous stress...
coping classes n.pl.— «The term “coping classes” is the new omnibus term for those who consider themselves to be struggling financially to keep their head above water.» —“Hardworking families and Sierra Man join coping...
sprung floor n.— «One of the cooler aspects of this new auxiliary gym is it has what’s called a “sprung floor,” which helps takes the stress off of people’s legs while they’re here playing basketball or volleyball...
flake n.— «Krone’s BP-12130 4 × 4 big square baler has standard features found on other models in the company’s Big Pack line. Its V.F.S. prechamber reduces stress loads and improves bale flake density.» —“Hay Tools For...
nature deficit disorder n.— «The increased activism has been partly inspired by a best-selling book, “Last Child in the Woods,” and its author, Richard Louv. Coining the term “nature deficit disorder,” Louv has...
amygdala hijack n.— «How we deal with stress, challenge and conflict has roots deep in human evolution. The problem: In times of great stress or crisis, our limbic brains literally take over the rest of the brain. In the emotional...