An etymological dictionary

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

“Tofu is just savory jello”

Tofu has sometimes been described as "savory/savoury jello." "Tofu is like savory jello 😂" was posted on Twitter by airica michelle on June 5, 2016. "Tofu is savoury…

“Tofu is just savoury jello”

Tofu has sometimes been described as "savory/savoury jello." "Tofu is like savory jello 😂" was posted on Twitter by airica michelle on June 5, 2016. "Tofu is savoury…

“Tofu are savory marshmallows”

Tofu has been described as savory/savoury marshmallows. "Not sure exactly what Tofu is but its best described as savory marshmallow" was posted on Twitter by Pinkmoosely on September 25,…

“Tofu are savoury marshmallows”

Tofu has been described as savory/savoury marshmallows. "Not sure exactly what Tofu is but its best described as savory marshmallow" was posted on Twitter by Pinkmoosely on September 25,…

“Oatmeal is just breakfast rice”

Oatmeal (often eaten at breakfast) has been compared to rice. "Oatmeal is breakfast rice" was posted on Twitter by jason goldwatch on April l22, 2014. "Oatmeal is totally just…