The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

Akaushi Beef (Akaushi Cattle)

"Akaushi" is Japanese meaning "red cow" or "brown cattle," cited in English print since at least 1926. Akaushi cattle are a Wagyū breed, producing richly marbled and…

“Fear the star” (Dallas Cowboys fan saying)

The Dallas Cowboys football team has a star logo, symbolizing the Lone Star State of Texas. The Cowboys fan saying of "fear the star" (i.e., other NFL teams should watch out for the…

“Statistics are for losers”

"Statistics are for losers" means that the only statistic that matters is if a team won or lost -- not individual statistics, such as how many yards a player gained or how many points a…

“Stay tuned”

Radio listeners and television viewers are often told to "stay tuned (to this station)" for the next program or for breaking news reports. The used of "stay tuned" dates to the…