Definitions by Morgan Tierney

flourish 

verb

to wave in the air

She took off her new scarf with a flourish, hoping I'd notice it.

flourish by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

marquee 

a movie theatre sign

Kevin held his hands up and framed a marquee in the air.

marquee by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

narcs 

People who investigate narotics violations

"like they plant narcs in schools!" someone shouted.

narcs by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

twin plaited pigtails 

Hair braided into two braids

Her sandy hair was pulled back into twin plaited pigtails, each tied with a bright-red ribbon.

twin plaited pigtails by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

hotbed 

environment that favors rapid growth or development.

The riverside neighborhood was a hotbed of crime.

hotbed by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

nonconformity

refusal to conform to an established creed, rule, or practice.

My parents believe in nonconformity; my brothers and I have no curfew.

nonconformity by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

variant 

something that differs from the standard form.

Jennet's brightly colored sail appeared to be the only variant in the cluster of white-sailed boats.

variant by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006