The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

“My favorite vegetable is salsa”

Salsa is a sauce and not a vegetable, but that's close enough for some people. "My favorite vegetable is salsa" was posted on Twitter by Photo-John on August 16, 2010, and has been…

“We Ain’t Comin’ Out” (WACO)

Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: Waco, TexasWaco (/ˈweɪkoʊ/ WAY-koh) is the county seat of McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is situated along the Brazos River and I-35, halfway…

“Coffee now, gin later”

"Coffee now, gin later" is a saying that has been printed on many images. TwitterMike Atkinson@miketdHitting a wall, after bringing a busy, stressful week to a satisfactory conclusion.…

“Coffee now, wine later”

"Coffee now, wine later" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Elite Daily50 ROSÉ CAPTIONS TO SHOW HOW MUCH YOU LIKE TO PINK OUTSIDE THE BOXOn days like today, I like to sip…

“Coffee now, work later”

"Coffee now, work later" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "work now, coffee later? or coffee now, work later" was posted on Twitter by Gregory Heller on July 4,…