The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

Hillbilly (Hill Billy)

"Hillbilly" is a term that derives from the word "hill" and the name "Billy" (a common name for someone of Scottish ancestry) and has been applied to residents in the…

“Eat. Sleep. Beach. Repeat”

"Eat. Sleep. Beach. Repeat" is a summer saying that has been printed on many images. "Eat. Sleep. Beach. Repeat" was posted on Twitter by Megan on July 9, 2010.…