Unbanking (Unbanked)
Someone without a bank account is said to be "unbanked," and one possible reason could be a lack of banks in the geographical area. Someone who has a bank account but who decides to…
Liquid Gold (honey nickname)
Many liquids have been called “liquid gold” (that is, something very valuable and desired). Honey has been called “liquid gold” since at least On the Nature of Things by Lucretius (99…
“Every nation is about nine meals away from a revolution”
A popular saying is that "every nation is about three/six/seven/nine meals away from anarchy/revolution." That is, hungry people are desperate people who will topple any government.…
“All barbecue experts are self-proclaimed”
Calvin Trillin reported on Texas barbecue for The New Yorker's food issue in November 2008. Trillin wrote: "Greg Curtis once reminded me that 'all barbecue experts are…
Catalina Coupon
Catalina Marketing Corporation developed "Catalina" (also "catalina") coupons. When a customer checks out, the cash register examines the customer's purchases and prints…
“Free food always tastes better”
"Free food (always) tastes better" is a popular saying, even though the food is the same if one pays for it or not. "Free food always tastes better" has been cited in print…
“Winning takes care of everything”
Nike sports apparel did a 2013 advertising campaign featuring golfing professional Tiger Woods and the tagline, "Winning takes care of everything." Woods had committed well-publicized…
Ranchify (add ranch dressing to food)
To "ranchify" food is to add ranch dressing to it. The term "ranchify" was popularized during Hidden Valley Original Ranch's BzzAgent marketing campaign, September 6,…
“Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food”
"Let food be thy/your medicine and medicine be thy/your food" is often cited as a famous saying of Hippocrates (460 B.C.-370 B.C.). However, it's not known what ancient writing is…
“Free beer always tastes better”
"Free beer (always) tastes better" is a popular drinking saying, even though the beer is the same if one pays for it or not. "Free beer tastes better" has been cited in print…
Mythical National Championship (MNC)
College football's season ends with a series of bowl games, but there is no playoff system. A national champion is declared by the sportswriters, but not through a championship tournament. The…
Ranchize or Ranchise (add ranch dressing to food)
To "ranchize" (or "ranchise") food is to add ranch dressing to it. "Ranchize" was the Word of the Day on the Food Republic blog on November 16, 2002: "To ranchize…
G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time)
The boxer Muhammad Ali (then called Cassius Clay; 1942-2016) said "I'm the greatest (heavyweight of all time)" since at least 1962. A 1977 biographical film about Ali was titled The…
“Momentum is only as good as the next day’s starter” (baseball adage)
"Momentum is only as good as the next day's starter" is a baseball adage credited to manager Earl Weaver (1930-2013), although it's not certain when he said it. "What was…
Window-shopping
Store window displays are often elaborate and are intended to attract the attention of people on the sidewalk. "Window Shopping" has been cited in print since at least 1875, when it…
Duckeasy (foie gras “speakeasy”)
Foie gras is made out of the fattened liver of a duck or goose. Some American municipalities sought to ban the product because of alleged ill treatment -- such as forced feeding -- of the animals.…
Buzz Bar (coffee and alcohol bar)
A "buzz bar" is a coffee bar or coffeehouse that serves alcohol as well as coffee. The term "buzz bar" was popularized by the article "New buzz bars serve beer and wine, as…
Breastaurant (breast + restaurant)
A "breastaurant" (breast + restaurant) is a restaurant where the waitresses wear sexually appealing costumes, such as those that emphasize the bosom. The formula of food and…
Pizza Upskirt (Pizza Undercarriage)
An "upskirt" photo captures what's under a female's skirt; a "pizza upskirt" photo captures the back of the pizza. A flickr photo was taken on April 3, 2005 of the…
Cornicione (end crust of a pizza)
The cornicione (COR-nich-ee-OH-nah) of a pizza is the end crust. The word is from the Italian and describes the "cornice" or "outer ledge" of a pizza. "Cornicione"…