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olectronics n. Consumers may soon have to learn a new word—“olectronics”—when buying electronic products now a scientific breakthrough has added new features to lamps and cell phones. The first letter “o” in the word is borrowed from “organic”—materials such as plastic, previously believed to act only as an insulator. But three 2000 Noble laureates in chemistry changed that, discovering a way to make organic materials act like metal. (Jan. 17, 2005) [full citation…]

Michigan mink n. I love this jacket. I’ve been wearing it for years and no doubt if I taught for your guild in the last 10 years, you’ve seen me in my “Michigan Mink.”…The Rag Fur Jacket is flattering, it’s “furry,” and it FITS! There are just four easy-to-cut-out pieces: back, front, neckband, and cuffs. (Jan. 17, 2005) [full citation…]

gunpoint v. If you were gunpointed to do your job, would you refuse? Just compare the execution style carried out by the Chines a couple years ago. (Jan. 17, 2005) [full citation…]

gunpoint v. I’ve wandered Cape Town and Phnom Penh with a bucket load of camera gear with nary a scratch to show for it—but got gunpointed in broad daylight in downtown Asuncion. (Jan. 17, 2005) [full citation…]

recovery dorm n. Ben is trying to stay away from booze and Case Western is doing its part by offering him a spot at a “recovery dorm.” The residence—with sparse landscaping and bare-bones furniture—looks like a fraternity house, only cleaner and lacking a beer keg on the back porch. It’s the university’s experiment to help students with drinking and drug abuse problems cope with the high-pressure environment of university. (Jan. 17, 2005) [full citation…]

yangting n. Yangting Yang, which means “both” in Korean, combined with “meeting.” This means two or more simultaneous online conversations. Example: Why are you taking so long to reply? Are you doing a yangting? (Jan. 17, 2005) [full citation…]

anti n. Anti Slander of, or opposition to, a particular idea, person or group. Example: He’s got a lot of anti on his homepage. (Jan. 17, 2005) [full citation…]

E-line n. E-line A beauty ideal; it refers to someone whose jaw, seen in profile, resembles the letter “E.” Example: She’s got a perfect E-line. (Jan. 17, 2005) [full citation…]

molting n. Molting To chat secretly online. (From the Korean word mollae, which means “secretly.”) Example: Sam gets a kick out of molting with lonely housewives. (Jan. 17, 2005) [full citation…]

P generation n. P Generation P stands for “participation, passion and potential power.” This term was coined after many young people rooted enthusiastically for Korea during the 2002 World Cup. Example: I know you’re an N Generation, but I consider myself more of a P Generation. (Jan. 17, 2005) [full citation…]

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