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

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babyface turn n. Merlin (Stephen Dillane) seems to be warring with Arthur’s crazy-brave knights, until he pulls a babyface turn (as they call it in wrestling) and decides to join the fight for Britain against the Saxons. [English Entertainment] [full cite] (Jul. 17, 2004)

babyface turn n. Meltzer called McMichael’s May PPV tussle with the Packers’ Reggie White “easily the worst match of this or many other years.” Don’t be surprised if a major storyline twist (read babyface turn) occurs soon. [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)

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)

bake-off n. Studios frequently stage “bake-offs,” calling in up to 10 writers for a single rewrite job. Each writer offers his or her take on the property, meaning extensive fleshing out of the material—for free. [English Entertainment Movies Television] [full cite] (Feb. 12, 2008)

balloon glow n. The race features a “balloon glow” spectacular the evening before. The competing balloons set up before sunset, blowing their torches up into the expanded balloons just as night falls while still sitting on the ground. The result is a glowing rainbow of excitement that truly captivates the crowd. [English Entertainment Pastimes & Hobbies] [full cite] (Sep. 21, 2007)

barjacking n. What do you get when you take the Guerrilla bar take-over concept to the next level? Barjacking. [ Language English Register New or Nonce Subject Entertainment] [full cite] (Oct. 17, 2005)

Barmuda Triangle n. Long the featured act at Park City’s Depot, Mr. Wyman has moved to performing Sundays and Mondays at the Pop Jenks at 438 Main, a club that opened a year ago as the third side of the “Barmuda Triangle.” [English Entertainment] [full cite] (Jan. 17, 2007)

barmuda triangle n. Free Internet access has been made available locally at Macleod’s and Preservation Pub on Market Square and, most recently, the Downtown Grill and Brewery on Gay Street, installations locals refer to as the “barmuda triangle.” [English Entertainment] [full cite] (Jan. 17, 2007)

barmuda triangle n. It reminded me of Vienna, where at a couple of bars in the barmuda triangle, everyone sang to a good song. [English Entertainment] [full cite] (Jan. 17, 2007)

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