Archive for 09/2019

Mutton-chop Whiskers

"Mutton-chop whiskers" are sideburns (extending into a bead) that look like a pair of mutton chops on the side of a man's face. The term "mutton-chop whiskers" was printed…

Attaboy

Entry in progress -- B.P. (Oxford English Dictionary)attaboy, int.Etymology: Said to represent careless pronunciation of that's the boy! (boy n.1 3b).slang (chiefly U.S.).An exclamation…

Yannigan

Entry in progress -- B.P. A Way with WordsYanniganPosted by grantbarrett on March 29, 2014 · Add CommentThe word yannigan, meaning “a member of a scrub team in baseball,” may come from an…

Mischief Night (October 30th)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Halloween-related nights include Cabbage Night, Chalk Night, Corn Night, Devil's Night, Doorbell Night, Gate Night, Goosey Night, Moving Night and Soap Night.…

Fuddy-duddy

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Fuddy-duddyA fuddy-duddy (or fuddy duddy or fuddy-dud) is a person who is fussy while old-fashioned, traditionalist, conformist, or conservative, sometimes…