An etymological dictionary

Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.

“Dairy is scary”

"Dairy is scary" is an anti-dairy saying that has been printed on many images. The "scary" parts include both the production or milk and the human consumption effects of milk.…

“Nut milk is not milk”

"Nut milk is not milk" has been printed on many images. The saying has been promoted by those in the dairy industry industry against products such as almond milk. "nut milk is not…

“Coffee is my stress reliever”

"Coffee is my stress reliever" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "Coffee is my ultimate stress reliever" (or "Coffee is the ultimate stress…

“You can do it.—Tequila”

"You can do it. -- Tequila" is a tequila saying that has been printed on many images. "You Can Do It -Tequila" was on Google Books in 2019. "'You can do it!'-…

“You can do it.—Vodka”

"You can do it. -- Vodka" is a vodka saying that has been printed on many images. "'Trust me. You can do it.' Love, Vodka" was posted on Facebook by Belinda Campano on…

Work Island (Manhattan)

Many people come into Manhattan to work, from places like the outer boroughs, Long Island, Westchester County, Rockland County, New Jersey and Connecticut. Some people have called Manhattan…