An etymological dictionary

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

Casseroll (casserole + roll)

People who eat too much casserole need to be "casserolled" from the dining table. "Casseroll" is a jocular portmanteau word from "casserole" and "roll."…

“You mocha me crazy”

"You mocha me (so/very) happy" and "You mocha me crazy" are mocha sayings that have been printed on many images "you mocha me happy" was posted on X/Twitter by fairfax…