The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

“Queso is just spicy fondue”

Chile con queso is often compared to fondue (a French/Swiss dish). "Eating @TheMeltingPot - If Mexican Restaurants ever figure out that queso is fondue - They could make a killing!" was…

“Queso is just Texan fondue”

Chile con queso is often compared to fondue (a French/Swiss dish). "Eating @TheMeltingPot - If Mexican Restaurants ever figure out that queso is fondue - They could make a killing!" was…

“Fondue is just Swiss queso”

Fondue (a French/Swiss dish) is often compared to chile con queso. "Fondue is basically the Swiss version of queso but you add a lot of alcohol to the cheese, which makes it as amazing as it…

Eggnogstic (eggnog + agnostic)

"Eggnogstic" (eggnog + agnostic) is a jocular term that has been cited in print since at least 1885. Various definitions have been given. "If I don't like egg nog, does that…

“Pomegranate is reverse corn”

A corn on the cob has corn kernels on the outside. Pomegranates have many seeds, which are on the inside. "pomegranates are like reverse corn" was posted on Twitter by Jingle Gisele on…