Cryptocalypse or Cryptopocalypse (crypto + apocalypse)
"Cryptocalypse" and "cryptopocalypse" (crypto + apocalypse) have had more than one meaning. The first meaning describes the effects of quantum computing on encryption methods.…
Alphebetical for "c"
Crystal District
The Crystal District is Madison Avenue, between 58th and 63rd Streets, where a conglomeration of stores sell crystal decorative objects and jewellery. The name was coined by New York City's…
CSR (Complete Symphonic Recording)
There are several theater initials: OBC = Original Broadway Cast (1994; Urban Dictionary, 2006)OBCR = Original Broadway Cast Recording (1994; Urban Dictionary, 2005)OOBC = Original Off-Broadway…
CTFK (Catch The Falling Knife)
The expression "never try to catch a falling knife" means not to invest in a stock that is plunging -- it can always go lower, and it's dificult to determine when the price has hit a…
Cuatro Leches or Quatro Leches (four milks cake)
"Tres leches" (three milks cake) contains evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk or cream. "Cuatro leches" (or "quatro leches") is a "four milks…
Cuban Hamburger (Frita)
A "Cuban hamburger" that's served in Florida might look like a hamburger covered with shoestring potatoes, spiced with paprika and onion, and topped with mojito sauce. The…
Cuban Sandwich; Medianoche Sandwich
Cuban sandwiches and medianoche (midnight) sandwiches are popular in Cuban communities in Florida. The long list of the names of sandwiches served on long rolls includes blimpie, bomber, Dagwood,…
Cube Steak
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Cube steakCube steak is a cut of beef, usually top round or top sirloin, tenderized by fierce pounding with a meat mallet, or use of an electric tenderizer.…
Cuchifrito
"Cuchifrito" are small, fried parts of a pig. Stores with "cuchifritos" signs have dotted the Puerto Rican areas of New York City for the past fifty years. Amazingly, the word…
Cuckservative (cuckolded + conservative)
The term "cuckservative" (cuckolded + conservative) went viral in July 2015. The term describes a conservative who, for example, tolerates illegal immigration and open borders -- things…
Cuernos (Mexican horn-shaped pastries)
Cuernos are Mexican horn-shaped pastries that are sold in Mexican bakeries (panaderias) all throughout Texas and in many supermarkets as well. Cuernos have been compared to French…
Culinary Alley
"Culinary Alley" is a a name proposed by Honi Klein, executive director of the Village Alliance business improvement district, for West Eighth Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The…
Culinology (culinary + technology)
"Culinology" (culinary arts + food technology) is a word coined by Winston Riley, the first president and founder of the Research Chefs Association. "Culinology" is a registered…
Cultural Marxist Media (CMM)
"Cultural Marxist Media" (CMM) spread "Cultural Marxism." This is programming meant to destroy individualism and the family structure in favor of the collective and globalism.…
CultureFest
NYC & Company (formerly the New York Convention and Visitors Bureau) has hosted a "CultureFest" since 2001. Many organizations have participated.…
CUNY (City University of New York)
First there was SUNY ("sue-knee," not "sunny"), the State University of New York. Then came CUNY ("cue-knee," not "cunny"), the City University of New York.…
Cuomo Chips (chips that allow bars to stay open under NY Gov. Cuomo)
The 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak resulted in the closing of many bars. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo ruled in July 2020 that bars could open up for outdoor dining, but the bars had to also…
Cuomo Nepotism Network (CNN nickname)
The Cable News Network (now called CNN) began in 1980 as the first all-news 24-hour television network. CNN has been called the "Cuomo Nepotism Network" by many because it hired Chris…
Cuomo Nepotism Network (CNN nickname)
The Cable News Network (now called CNN) began in 1980 as the first all-news 24-hour television network. CNN has been called the "Cuomo Nepotism Network" by many because it hired Chris…
Cuomo News Network (CNN nickname)
The Cable News Network (now called CNN) began in 1980 as the first all-news 24-hour television network. CNN has been called the "Cuomo News Network" by many because it hired Chris Cuomo…