rook-out v.— «Amy Weldon is what’s called a rook-out, a first-year rookie who’s aging out of the corps. She says her first—and last year—has offered her memories that will last a lifetime.» —“Drum Corps Groups March Out of Madison...
Johnny Jihad n.— «Until next time, stay safe, be happy and remember, Johnny Jihad is not hiding under your bed. He is living in a cave where he belongs.» —“Life During an I.R.R. deployment. (How we are handling the backdoor...
put heads in beds v. phr.— «The hotels in Jefferson County are largely driven by manufacturing.…People bring in temporary workers and there are the construction projects. We have a lot of work to do here to, as they say in the...
Aspenize v.— «The development group feels Whittlesey stands as the key to a successful tourist industry if mining fails. Their aim is to “Aspenize” the town and preserve the atmosphere of a northern Wisconsin community...
bobo n.— «I would that I a sky lark were/To sing sweet songs of love/That I could leave the earth below/And soar far, far above.…But I don’t know now after all/If that would be much fun/Some bobo’d probably crack me up/At long range...
chestal adj.— «Thanks for chestal compliment. I have to thank the best strap/less bra in the world (you wouldn’t want to see me in that top without it) that I got at Target.» —“One party two party three party four” by...