An etymological dictionary

Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 38,000 entries.

“Co-worker: WYD? Me: MMOMFB”

MMOMFB (Minding My Own Mother Fucking Business) is an expression that has been printed on many images. The "MMOMFB" term is frequently directed at co-workers. "- ohh lawdy , hea we…

Gluteny (gluten + gluttony)

"Gluttony" shouldn't be confused with the portmanteau word "gluteny" or "glutenny" (gluten + gluttony), but there are jokes. "Gluteny is one of the 7 deadly…

Glutteny (gluten + gluttony)

"Gluttony" shouldn't be confused with the portmanteau word "gluteny" or "glutenny" (gluten + gluttony), but there are jokes. "Gluteny is one of the 7 deadly…

“Uncrustables are dry ravioli”

Various foods have been described as "dry ravioli" (that is, pocket-like and without sauce). “Pop-Tarts are breakfast ravioli” is a frequent saying. "poptarts are just large…