Tacotarian or Tacoterian (someone who eats tacos)
A "tacotarian" or "tacoterian" is a person who eats tacos. The food term is similar to many others, such as "vegetarian" and "pescatarian." "Tacoterian…
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Tacoterian or Tacotarian (someone who eats tacos)
A "tacotarian" or "tacoterian" is a person who eats tacos. The food term is similar to many others, such as "vegetarian" and "pescatarian." "Tacoterian…
Tacro (taco + croissant)
"Tacro" (taco + croissant) is a portmanteau food word that has been trademarked by Vive La Tarte of San Francisco, California. Vive La Tarte announced the "tacro" on December 4,…
Tailgate Party or Tailgate Picnic (Tailgating)
A "tailgate party" or "tailgating picnic" ("tailgating") is a pre-game ritual that some fans engage in at stadium parking lots, using the tailgate of trucks or station…
Taiyaki (Japanese fish-shaped cake)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: TaiyakiTaiyaki (鯛焼き , literally "baked sea bream") is a Japanese fish-shaped cake. It imitates the shape of the Tai (Japanese red seabream),…
Take A Chance Airlines (TACA backronymic nickname)
TACA, the airline of El Salvador, was founded in 1931 and was originally from the acronym of Transportes Aéreos Centroamericanos. TACA has been nicknamed with the backronym (back acronym)…
Take A Walk, New York! (TAWNY)
Want to walk New York? Why not go with Take A Walk, New York (TAWNY)? There are several walks each month, and it's free! http://www.walkny.org/Step1.htmlTake A Walk, New York! Do you love New…
Take Another Plane (TAP Portugal backronymic nickname)
TAP Portugal, the national airline of Portugal, was founded in 1945 and was originally from the acronym of Transportes Aéreos Portugueses. TAP has been nicknamed with the backronym (back acronym)…
Take-Home Tune
Bursting with SongA Broadway Glossary(...)Take-Home Tune: A very memorable, "hummable" tune that audiences remember well after they've left the theatre. Classic writers of take-home…
Take-Out (not Take-Away)
Many countries has "take-away" shops, but New York City has "take-out." Who can forget those little boxes of "take-out" Chinese? It is either "take-out" or…
Takedown
Entry in progress -- B.P. Merriam-Webster DictionaryMain Entry: 1take·down Pronunciation: \ˈtāk-ˌdau̇n\ Function: noun Date: 1893 1 : the action or an act of taking down 2 : something (as a…
Takeunder
A "takeunder" is similar to a "takeover." For a takeover, if a stock is trading at $20 a share, for example, the acquiring company might offer $22 . For a takeunder, a company…
Takoyaki (Japanese octopus ball/dumpling)
"Takoyaki" (or "tako-yaki") are Japanese wheat flour balls filled with octopus, tempura, ginger, green onion and other ingredients (as desired). The "octopus balls"…
Talk Radio
Talk radio was born in New York City. Barry Gray is credited as the "Father of Talk Radio." In the 1950s, Gray conducted his chatter on WMCA from midnight-3 a.m. at Chandler's…
Talk Turkey (Talking Turkey)
To "talk turkey" originally meant to say pleasant things to the listener. Over the years, however, the term "talk cold turkey" -- shortened to "talk turkey" -- meant…
Tall City (Midland nickname)
The city of Midland in West Texas has been called the "Tall City" because of the tall buildings in its central business district. Midland (midway between Fort Worth and El Paso) was a…
Tall-Building Lawyer (TBL)
A "tall-building lawyer" is a lawyer who works in a tall building (or, in other words, a "city lawyer"). A "tall-building lawyer" (TBL) is a corporate lawyer and is…
Tamal (Tamale)
The tamal (or tamale) is an ancient (pre-Columbian) Mexican food that's popular throughout the southwestern United States. Texas Tamale CompanyTexas Tamale Seasonal SpecialsChristmas Tamale…
Tamalada (tamale-making party)
The tamal (tamale) can take a long time to properly prepare. Tamales are often served on Christmas (and other festive occasions); before the occasion, a tamalada (tamale-making party) is usually…
Tamale Boat
A "tamale boat" is a tamale with chili, onions, and (sometimes) cheese. If served in a hot dog bun, it's called a "mother-in-law sandwich." Although tamales are popular in…