NASDARK (NASDAQ + dark)
NASDAQ is an American stock exchange that is located in New York City. On August 22, 2013, NASDAQ had a three-hour trading halt because of technical problems. The glitch was immediately called…
“Everybody has two businesses—his own business and show business”
"Everybody/Everyone has two businesses -- his own and show business" is one of the oldest entertainment sayings. "Thoughtless souls who mouth the old wheeze that everyone has two…
Right Kind of Guy (RKG)
A "Right Kind of Guy" (RKG) is a player who has good character and a genuine love of the game. College football coach Brian Kelly used "RKG" at the University of Cincinnati in…
“The man who loves his job is always on vacation”
"The man who loves his job is always on vacation" is an infrequently used saying. American country musician
General Replacement Untrained (“grunt” backronym)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wiktionary: grunt workEtymology(Can this etymology be sourced?) From military jargon.Noungrunt work (uncountable)1.(idiomatic) Work (especially that which is heavy,…
LOVEINT
The National Security Agency (NSA) and other intelligence agencies have used such terms as "HUMINT" (human intelligence) and "SIGINT" (signals intelligence). In August 2013, the…
Must See TV (NBC); Must Agree TV (MSNBC)
"Must-see TV" was NBC's promotional name for its Thursday night lineup of comedies in the fall of 1993. NBC promo producer Don Holm came up with the name. However, the "must-see…
Loaner Jacket
Some restaurants have a dress code and require men to wear jackets. Instead of turning an inappropriately dressed customer away, the restaurants often have "loaner jackets" that a…
Detroitification
Detroit, Michigan, was once a prosperous industrial city; the primary business was automobiles and Detroit was called the "Motor City." However, there was a long slide in the health of…
Coastie (Coast Guard member nickname)
The United States Coast Guard is part of the United States Armed Forces and was created by Congress in 1790 as the "Revenue Marine." Members of the Coast Guard have been called…
Chair Force (Air Force nickname)
The United States Air Force has a reputation as being easier than the Army, the Navy, or the Marines -- or so people in these divisions often say. Persons serving in the Air Force (allegedly) have…
Puddle Pirate (Coast Guard member nickname)
The United States Coast Guard is part of the United States Armed Forces and was created by Congress in 1790 as the "Revenue Marine." The Coast Guard operates in mostly the shallow waters…
Under Staffed, Can’t Go (United States Coast Guard or USCG backronym)
The United States Coast Guard is part of the United States Armed Forces and was created by Congress in 1790 as the "Revenue Marine." The Coast Guard is smaller than the military divisions…
Uncle Sam’s Confused Group (United States Coast Guard or USCG backronym)
The United States Coast Guard is part of the United States Armed Forces and was created by Congress in 1790 as the "Revenue Marine." The Coast Guard is smaller than the military divisions…
Ain’t Really Men Yet (“army” backronym)
"Ain't/Aren't Really Men Yet” is a backronym (back acronym) for the word “army.” “Ain't Really Men Yet” was cited in print in December 2004. Other backronyms for…
U Suckers Missed Christmas (“USMC” backronym)
"U Suckers Miss(ed) Christmas" is a backronym (back acronym) of "USMC" (United States Marine Corps). "U Suckers Missed Christmas" has been cited in print since at…
Airforce Rejected Me Yesterday (“army” backronym)
"Airforce Rejected Me Yesterday" is a backronym (back acronym) for the word "army." "A.R.M.Y. : Air Force Rejected (me) Yesterday" was cited in print in July 2005.…
“A goal without a plan is just a wish”
"A goal without a plan is just a dream/wish" is a popular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has been credited to French author Antoine de Saint Exupéry (1900-1944)…
“It’s a child, not a choice”
"It's a child, not a choice" (or "I'm/She's a child, not a choice") is a popular pro-life slogan that has been printed on many gift items, such as bumper stickers…
“Drink Canada Dry” (joke)
Canada Dry ginger ale began the slogan "Drink 'Canada Dry' -- The Champagne of Ginger Ales" by at least January 1925. The United States was in a Prohibition period against…