preroll n.— «Monday, Hurley, one of YouTube’s founders, appeared more open to experimenting, saying he was even considering testing what’s known as a “preroll”—showing a 15-second ad before a clip—something he had long derided...
gravy time n.— «Harrington said the regular drivers complain constantly because the part-time drivers come on the street during the rush hours, called “gravy time,” which run from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.» —“Part-Time...
ropes course n.— «The six towers, reaching 42 feet at their tallest, are for what’s called a ropes course. The idea behind the course is to promote leadership and teamwork skill.» —“Course at Cottage Lake Park to teach leadership...
victory Monday n.— «The players call them “Victory Mondays.” Holmgren refers to them as “cookies.” By any name, getting the day off after a game is a good thing. Holmgren gave the players Monday off—in addition to...
Fat Albert n.— «When Boeing developed the 737 in the late 1960s, some pilots referred to it as Fluf, which stood for Fat Little Ugly Fella. The plane’s wingspan and fuselage length were almost the same, giving the 737 a stubby appearance...
FLUF n.— «When Boeing developed the 737 in the late 1960s, some pilots referred to it as Fluf, which stood for Fat Little Ugly Fella. The plane’s wingspan and fuselage length were almost the same, giving the 737 a stubby appearance. It...