The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

“Mimosa es su mosa”

"Mimosa es so mosa" or "Mi mosa es su mosa" (a joke on the term "Mi casa es su casa," or "My house is your house") is a jocular saying that has been printed…

“Slim Jims are just spicy leather”

Slim Jim is an American snack brand, but it can be an acquired taste. For many people, a Slim Jim tastes like grease and leather. "SlimJims are greasy meat sticks, i dare you to squeeze…