(psychology) A compliance tactic that involves getting a person to agree to a lesser request by first having them reject a larger one.

(psychology) A compliance tactic that involves getting a person to agree to a large request by first having them agree to a modest request.

plural of back-door pilot

(film, television) A film, miniseries, or episode that serves as a proof of concept for a new full television series, but may be broadcast on its own even if the full series does not come to fruition.

(chiefly ice hockey) Very defensively; so as to prevent opponents from scoring.

(idiomatic) To arrive at someone's residence or location, especially as an unexpected visitor.

One of a series of doors at a train or subway station, at the edge of a platform, that prevent access beyond the platform when there is no train to be boarded

(idiomatic) A man who is infatuated with one or more theatrical actresses and who routinely lingers in and around theatres in an effort to meet and form relationships with the female(s) of his affection.

Alternative spelling of boy next door

A regular, typical boy, as opposed to a superstar. / (gay slang) A young, attractive, slim male, usually having little body hair.