The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

“A muffin is a bald cupcake”

Cupcakes are often compared to muffins, and frosting is a key difference. "Muffins are (just) bald cupcakes" (or "A muffin is a bald cupcake") is a saying that has been printed…

“Muffins are bald cupcakes”

Cupcakes are often compared to muffins, and frosting is a key difference. "Muffins are (just) bald cupcakes" (or "A muffin is a bald cupcake") is a saying that has been printed…