The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

“Milk loves cookies”

"I love you like milk loves cookies" (or "I love you more than milk loves cookies") is a saying that has been printed on many images. Milk and cookies go together well.…

Subourbon (sub-bourbon)

"Subourbon" (suburb + bourbon) is a portmanteau word that is mostly jocular. "What do they drink in The Southern Suburbs? Subourbon!" was posted on Twitter by Bosse Löthén on…