The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

“An apron is just a reverse cape”

An apron-wearing cook has been compared to a cape-wearing superhero. "It dawned on me yesterday during the gales that an apron is just a reverse cape" was posted on X/Twitter by Kinross…

“Low battery. Need more coffee”

"Low battery. Need coffee" is a saying that has been printed on many images "Low battery / need coffee" was posted on X/Twitter by Cris Manuchakian on September 22, 2009.…

“Low battery. Need beer”

"Low battery. Need coffee" is a saying that has been printed on many images "Low battery / need coffee" was posted on X/Twitter by Cris Manuchakian on September 22, 2009.…