An etymological dictionary

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

“Snow: Shit No One Wants”

"Snow is not a word, but an acronym for S-hit, N-o, O-ne, W-ants" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Snow: Shit No One Wants" has also been printed on…

Rabbi Hole (rabbi + rabbit hole)

"Rabbi hole" (rabbi + rabbit hole) is a term that went viral after secret tunnels were discovered at the World Headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, a synagogue located at 770…

“Bike hair, don’t care”

"Bike hair, don't care" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Biker hair, don't are" has also been printed on many images. The speaker cares more about…

“Biker hair, don’t care”

"Bike hair, don't care" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Biker hair, don't are" has also been printed on many images. The speaker cares more about…

“Hockey hair, don’t care”

"Hockey hair, don't care" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker cares more about playing hockey than having perfect hair. "Hockey Hair ! Don't care…

“Jet ski hair, don’t care”

"Ski hair, don't care" (or "Jet ski hair, don't care) is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker doesn't care about hair while skiing on snow or jet…

“Ski hair, don’t care”

"Ski hair, don't care" (or "Jet ski hair, don't care) is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker doesn't care about hair while skiing on snow or jet…

“Snowy hair, don’t care”

"Snow hair, don't care" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker doesn't care if snow gets in the hair -- it's what happens in winter. "Snow hair,…

“Snow hair, don’t care”

"Snow hair, don't care" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker doesn't care if snow gets in the hair -- it's what happens in winter. "Snow hair,…