Topical Words

Compiled by Dick Shunery An occasional service to Phoenix readers explaining the meaning of certain words that have suddenly become newsworthy. This week: “Hickey” “A dark coloured mark left on any part of the body that’s been sucked for a long period of time.” THOSE OLYMPIC TICKETS IN FULL

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