bomber bottle n.— «Yeti makes a potent nightcap, measuring 9.5 percent alcohol by volume (almost twice the 5 percent of mainstream American beers). It’s available in 22-ounce containers that beer aficionados fondly call “bomber” bottles...
balayage n.— «The salon used a color technique called Balayage to gently cover part of the gray and leave the rest exposed, lending a more realistic finish than harsh, unnatural-looking all-over color.» —“Makeover of the...
grossing factor n.— «Coleman said the numbers take into consideration what is known as the grossing factor, that amount of space other than classrooms, such as corridors and bathrooms. Most everyone agrees that the existing building lacks...
Washington Monument n.— «In budgeting parlance, a “Washington Monument” is a popular program or facility singled out for budget cuts precisely because of its popularity. The term seems to have its origins in the U.S. Park...
Velvet Mafia n.— «But the homosexual lobby focuses us on the “hard cases”—children (who have incidentally contracted AIDS from parents involved in drug needle use or aberrant sex)—to legitimize all. If indeed there is a GOP...
self-licking ice cream cone n.— «The “self-licking ice cream cone” that is the Congress of the United States prevents the closure of redundant factories and is satisfied by minor reforms, such as procuring a few items “off the shelf...