The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.

“Crackers are just bread jerky”

Bagels, baguettes, breadsticks, crackers, croutons, pizza crust and toast have all been called "bread jerky." "Toast is just bread jerky, you silly fux. I am eatin' toast"…

“Croutons are just bread jerky”

Bagels, baguettes, breadsticks, crackers, croutons, pizza crust and toast have all been called "bread jerky." "Toast is just bread jerky, you silly fux. I am eatin' toast"…

Airmageddon (air + Armageddon)

"Airmageddon" (air + Armageddon) can mean several things, such as very bad air pollution. An "airmageddon" at an airport occurs when flights are cancelled (or delayed) and many…

“Toast is just bread jerky”

Bagels, baguettes, breadsticks, crackers, croutons, pizza crust and toast have all been called "bread jerky." "Toast is just bread jerky, you silly fux. I am eatin' toast"…