The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

“Cupcakes are just frosted muffins”

Cupcakes are often compared to muffins, and frosting is a key difference. Many people believe that a cupcake is a frosted muffin, and that a muffin is an unfrosted cupcake. "I just ate a…

“Pumpkins are just fall watermelons”

Watermelons are often compared to pumpkins. Watermelons are usually associated with summer, while pumpkins are usually associated with Halloween in October. "Pumpkins are watermelons of…