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Returnship (return + internship)

A "returnship" (return + internship) is a program designed to bring talented people back to the workplace after a break. The program was designed especially for women who take a pregnancy…

Reverse Mortgage

A reverse mortgage is a mechanism available to seniors allowing them to stay in their homes, but to withdraw the equity in the home; it is also called a reverse annuity mortgage (RAM). The term…

Reverse Showrooming

"Showrooming" occurs when someone browses a brick and mortar "showroom" store for a product (such as a book or electronics), but then buys it online (where it can often be…

Rhubarb (a heated dispute)

The term "rhubarb" (meaning a heated dispute) is sometimes said to have started in 1938 or 1939, when a Brooklyn Dodgers fan shot and killed a New York Giants fan in an argument. New York…

Rib-Off

A "rib-off" (not a "rip-off," and having nothing to do with "Adam's rib") is also called a "rib cook-off." It's a cooking contest where ribs and…

Rich Boy (sandwich)

New Orleans, Louisiana, is known for its "poor boy" ("po' boy") sandwich. However, at about the same time as the birth of the "po' boy," Martin J. Cull…