The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

Mustard Pie (mustard on pizza)

Schuster's Tomato Pies on Whittaker Avenue in Trenton, New Jersey, had a banner, "The Home of the Mustard Pie." Supposedly, in the late 1970s or early 1980s, a drunk customer came in…

“I can be nice. Just add coffee”

"I can be nice. Just add coffee" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "I can be nice, just add coffee" was posted on Twitter by Death Wish Coffee Co. on…

“Coffee. Wine. Sleep. Repeat”

"Coffee. Wine. Sleep. Repeat" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "the story of my life... coffee - wine - sleep repeat" was posted on Twitter by Nectar Spokane on…

Jesus H. Murphy (exclamation)

"Jesus Christ!" is an expletive interjection expressing anger, surprise or frustration. "Jesus Murphy!" is a variation of this that has been popularly used in Canada. “Jesus…

Jesus Murphy (exclamation)

"Jesus Christ!" is an expletive interjection expressing anger, surprise or frustration. "Jesus Murphy!" is a variation of this that has been popularly used in Canada. “Jesus…