The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

“Kimchi is just spicy sauerkraut”

Kimchi is often compared to sauerkraut. "Just had a revelation. Sauerkraut is German kimchi. LOL!" was posted on Twitter by Kuan on December 4, 2009. "I just realized that sauerkraut…

“Kimchi is just Asian sauerkraut”

Kimchi is often compared to sauerkraut. "Just had a revelation. Sauerkraut is German kimchi. LOL!" was posted on Twitter by Kuan on December 4, 2009. "I just realized that sauerkraut…

“Kimchi is just Korean sauerkraut”

Kimchi is often compared to sauerkraut. "Just had a revelation. Sauerkraut is German kimchi. LOL!" was posted on Twitter by Kuan on December 4, 2009. "I just realized that sauerkraut…

“Sauerkraut is German kimchi”

Kimchi is often compared to sauerkraut. "Just had a revelation. Sauerkraut is German kimchi. LOL!" was posted on Twitter by Kuan on December 4, 2009. "I just realized that sauerkraut…

“Guacamole is Mexican hummus”

Guacamole (an avocado-based dip/spread) is often compared to hummus (a chickpea-based dip/spread). "'Guacamole is like the hummus of Mexicans.' - @MonstroCafe…