Jargon Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

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babyface turn n. He mentioned then how the actions that occurred after that, including his unscheduled babyface turn at the 9\18 show, cost him his best friend in the business. [English United States Entertainment Jargon] [full cite] (Jul. 18, 2004)

babyface turn n. Sometimes, a promoter decides to turn a guy babyface because he’s not getting over as a heel. Other times, the fans make the decision for the promotion. [English United States Entertainment Jargon] [full cite] (Jul. 18, 2004)

babysit v. Some airline industry officials said the proliferation of smaller planes is also a result of airlines’ efforts to protect their slots. In a practice known as “baby-sitting” slots, they are scheduling more frequent flights than they need to certain destinations to ward off competition, the officials said. [English Aviation Jargon] [full cite] (Aug. 28, 2006)

back nine n. Both NBC and Warner Brothers have now confirmed that the ratings-challenged (but fan-adored) Studio 60 has received a “back nine” order, meaning the series will complete a full 22 episodes for its freshman season. [English Entertainment Television Jargon] [full cite] (Nov. 19, 2006)

back-load n. AHTSVs are offshore supply vessels used in offshore oil exploration and production. They supply materials such as potable water, cement, fuel, food-boxes, equipment and spares to drilling rigs and offshore installations. On their return voyage to the supply base they bring cargo, also termed “back-load” from offshore installations. They are also used to tow drilling rigs from one location to another. [English Jargon] [full cite] (May. 24, 2007)

back-porch money n. That’s not to say street money doesn’t cause problems. For one thing, by the time it reaches ward leaders, it is cash. While some ward leaders are assiduous about keeping receipts and filing the necessary public reports, others aren’t. Indeed, some ward leaders have—surprise!—skimmed money before it reached the street. There is even a name for this, “back-porch money”—not enough to build a house, but enough to get yourself a nice new porch. [English Money & Finance Politics Jargon] [full cite] (Apr. 22, 2008)

backdoor pilot n. The episode will serve as what is known as a “backdoor pilot” for the spinoff, which would be exec-produced by “Grey’s” creator Shonda Rhimes. [English Television Jargon] [full cite] (Feb. 26, 2007)

backfill n. I was mobilized to a stateside assignment at Fort Eustis in Virginia, where I would administer anesthesia at the McDonald Army Community Hospital. I was known as “backfill,” a term for identifying someone who fills the void left by a soldier being deployed overseas. [English Military Jargon] [full cite] (Oct. 25, 2006)

backhaul n. Research firm GeoResults measures the market for the wholesale transport of communications traffic, or “backhaul” as it is called, at $2.8 billion in 2007, and projects the market to grow to $15.3 billion by 2011. [English Media Technology Jargon] [full cite] (Sep. 21, 2007)

backing heads n. Her most recent job was “backing heads,” scraping meat from between the vertebrae. [English Agriculture Jargon] [full cite] (Feb. 6, 2008)

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