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rollkür n. The FEI has decided that, when applied by skilled trainers, there is no scientific evidence that the training method known as rollkür (overbending or working deep) is abusive to the horse. [ ] [full cite] (Feb. 7, 2006)
rollover n. “If you bought a $400 ticket on United, for example, and it dropped to $250, even on restricted ticket, you are offered a voucher good for 12 months for $150,” Romary said. Some airlines even offer cash for what’s called a “rollover,” minus the change fees. [ ] [full cite] (May. 23, 2007)
Rolls Royce Republican n. Brad Woodhouse has taken to calling the Republicans pushing these cuts “Rolls Royce” Republicans. They support tax cuts that skew toward the wealthiest Americans while slashing funding for programs that help America’s most vulnerable. [ ] [full cite] (Dec. 22, 2005)
rollup n. Patrick Neil, a division manager for Ventura County’s probation department, would not comment on why Avary was removed from the furlough program. “Any causes behind a rollup is not something we can discuss,” Neil said, using the term for when an inmate is transferred from one facility to another. Thursday evening, @avary—who has been referring to himself as #34—tweeted “#34 is “rolled up” to a higher security facility for exercising his first amendment rights. The truth he has discovered is too dangerous.” [ ] [full cite] (Nov. 30, 2009)
rom-com n. The Holiday, written and directed by gal-movie goddess Nancy Meyers (Something’s Gotta Give) offers a classic rom-com contrivance as Yankee overachiever Cameron Diaz and Brit plum pudding Kate Winslet swap houses and find themselves in rebound relationships with, respectively, dreamy Jude Law and seamy Jack Black. [ ] [full cite] (Dec. 14, 2006)
Romanette n. One bright spot in the colloquy came during Assistant to the Solicitor General Nicole Saharsky’s defense of an expansive view of the law. In discussing the statute at issue, 18 U.S.C. 922 (a)(33)(A)(i) and (ii), justices had been referring, awkwardly, to sections “little eye” and “little eye eye.” But Saharsky had a far better way. She called them “Romanette one and two,” using an obscure but self-explaining and almost whimsical term for a lower-case Roman numeral. “Romanette?” asked Chief Justice John Roberts quizzically. “Oh, little Roman numeral,” Saharsky replied offhandedly. No biggie. “I’ve never heard that before!” said Roberts. “That’s… Romanette.” [ ] [full cite] (Nov. 19, 2008)
Romeo and Juliet law n. Sarah Farley is awaiting a hearing within the next two days on three counts under what is commonly called the “Romeo and Juliet law.” It’s defined as when one teen under the age of 19 has sex with someone of the opposite sex between ages 14 and 16. It is a felony charge. [ ] [full cite] (Sep. 7, 2006)
Romosexual n. Cowboys fans—some of whom have taken to calling themselves “Romosexuals”—love the way he has sparked their team back into playoff contention. [ ] [full cite] (Nov. 26, 2006)
ron don n. Ron don—“run down”; in local parlance “to cook”—is a stew of local yucca, chayote and other vegetables, usually with meat added, which is simmered for at least a day and traditionally eaten at weekends. [ ] [full cite] (Jul. 19, 2005)
rondo n. Mudd’s latest real estate entry discusses the merits and rising popularity of “rondos”—industry slang for rental apartments that are being converted to condos. [ ] [full cite] (Feb. 27, 2005)
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