An etymological dictionary

Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.

“Coffee pairs best with silence”

"Coffee pairs nicely with silence" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "#coffee pairs nicely with silence. http://wp.me/p3zcGd-hx" was posted on X/Twitter…

“Coffee pairs well with silence”

"Coffee pairs nicely with silence" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "#coffee pairs nicely with silence. http://wp.me/p3zcGd-hx" was posted on X/Twitter…

Fauxl (faux + fall)

Texas is sometimes given more than four seasons. One extra season is called "fake fall" or "false fall" or "faux fall," sometimes called "fauxl." "Faux…

“Texas has 12 seasons” (joke)

Texas is sometimes given more than four seasons. One extra season is called "fake fall" or "false fall" or "faux fall," sometimes called "fauxl." "Faux…