J & R
J & R is the electronics/music/computer giant on Park Row. It's a favorite of New York City government, located a block away at city hall. (Trademark)Word Mark J & R Goods and Services…
Alphebetical for "j"
J-E-T-S (Just End The Season)
"J-E-T-S" is a popular chant of football fans of the New York Jets. When the team is losing, some insist that this stands for "Just End The Season." The backronym "Just End…
J-E-T-S (Just End The Suffering)
"J-E-T-S” is a popular chant of football fans of the New York Jets. When the team is losing, some insist that this stands for “Just End The Suffering.” The backronym “Just End The…
J-E-T-S (Just Exit The Stadium)
"J-E-T-S" is a popular chant of football fans of the New York Jets. When the team is losing, some insist that this stands for "Just Exit The Stadium." The backronym "Just…
J. P. Morgue (JPMorgan Chase nickname)
"J. P. Morgue" is an unflattering nickname for the banking firm JPMorgan Chase & Co. The bank is partly named after financier John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913). "J. P.…
J. P. Moron (JPMorgan Chase nickname)
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is one of the 'Big Four" of banks in the United States with Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo. The bank is partly named after financier John Pierpont…
Jabbatoir (vaccination site)
Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: COVID-19 pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe…
Jabbo (vaccine jab)
"Jabbo" (the "jab" of Covid vaccine) became a catchword of YouTuber HighImpactFlix, often stating that he "refuses to bow down to the altar of Jabbo." "Which is…
Jabby Dodger or Jabbydodger (vaccination jab + dodger)
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in vaccinations, called "jabs." Those who refused the jabs were sometimes called "jabby dodgers" or jabbydodgers." The term…
Jabbydodger or Jabby Dodger (vaccination jab + dodger)
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in vaccinations, called "jabs." Those who refused the jabs were sometimes called "jabby dodgers" or jabbydodgers." The term…
Jabcab (ambulance)
Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: COVID-19 pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe…
Jabits Center (Javits Center used as a vaccination site)
New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center was used in 2021 as a vaccination center against Covid. Some people said it should be called "Jab-Its." "New York's Jacob…
Jack (GAC=grilled American cheese); Jack Benny/Jack Back (grilled American cheese with bacon)
Diner lingo shortens a "grilled American cheese sandwich" to "GAC." The term "GAC" is pronounced and often written as "Jack." A "Jack" with bacon…
Jack Frost
"Jack Frost" is the personification of frost (or cold weather). The name was cited in the book Round about our Coal-Fire: or, Christmas Entertainments (1740): "This time of Year…
Jack Heights (Jackson Heights)
"Jack Heights" (meaning "Jackson Heights," in Queens) appeared on a billboard ad in 2007. The billboard mentioned that the area is much cheaper than "Billy Burg"…
Jack in the Crack (Jack in the Box nickname)
Jack in the Box fast food restaurants are located primarily in the West and in the South; there are over 900 restaurants in California and over 600 restaurants in Texas. The company began in 1951…
Jack Rose (cocktail)
The Jack Rose is a cocktail containing applejack, grenadine, and lemon or lime juice. Some people have guessed that the name comes from applejack ("Jack") and Rose's lime juice…
Jackalope Dog (hot dog of rabbit, antelope and pork)
The restaurant Frank in Austin offers a "Jackalope" hot dog on its menu, described as "Our custom-made antelope, rabbit & pork sausage, huckleberry compote, sriracha aioli,…
Jackpot Fatigue
"Jackpot fatigue" is what many lottery players experience, causing them to play the lottery less and less. Jackpots must get larger and larger to stir the same amount of interest. A $25…
Jacob’s Rail (Veloway in Austin)
The Veloway is a 3.1-mile paved trail in southwest Austin for bicycle and rollerblade traffic only. According to the 1998 Austin Chronicle (below), a particularly steep hill in the Veloway has been…