The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

“Gum is a chew toy for humans”

"Gum is like a chew toy for people" is a saying that was printed in a 2008 book. "Gum is a chew toy for humans" was posted on Twitter on October 22, 2012. "Gum is a chew…

Westoria (west + Astoria)

"Westoria" (west + Astoria) is a name coined in 2017 for west Astoria, Queens -- also called "Old Astoria" or "Old Astoria Village" -- in the area west of 21st Street,…