The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

Hamdog (hamburger + hot dog)

A "hamdog" is a combination of a hamburger and a hot dog. Mark Murray of Perth (Australia) patented and also trademarked "hamdog," which he says was invented in 2004. A hot dog…

Money Down (third down in football)

A football team has four downs to make a first down (get ten yards), or else the ball turns over to the other team. The third down has been called the "money down" because if the first…