Staten Island Sinker (spitball)
A "Staten Island sinker" is the late George Bamberger's term for a "spitball" pitch in baseball. Bamberger was born on Staten Island and would briefly play for the New York…
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Staten Island Tuxedo
A "Staten Island tuxedo" has been described as a velour track suit, often worn by Italian men from Staten Island. The "Staten Island tuxedo" term has been in the Urban…
Staten Island’s Crown Jewel (Sailors’ Snug Harbor)
Sailors' Snug Harbor (or Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden) has been called "Staten Island's crown jewel" on its Wikipedia entry. There are landmarked…
Staten Islander (inhabitant of Staten Island)
A "Staten Islander" is an inhabitant of the borough of Staten Island. "Staten Islander" has been cited in print since at least 1815, well before Staten Island became a borough…
Staten Italy (Staten Island + Italy)
The borough of Staten Island has long had a large Italian-American population. "Staten Italy," however, is a recent nickname for the borough. Wikipedia: Staten IslandStaten Island…
Static Island (static + Staten Island)
Staten Island has several nicknames, such as the "forgotten borough" and "Staten Italy." The nickname "Static Island" was used in a radio magazine in 1941.…
Statin Island (statin + Staten Island)
"Staten Island" is often misspelled as "Statin Island." Staten Island has no special connection to statins, which are drugs used to lower cholesterol. There have been many…
Stato Institute (Cato Institute nickname)
The Cato Institute is a libertarian think tank founded in 1976 and located in Washington, DC. Some critics believe that Cato isn't truly libertarian enough and is too statist, supporting a…
Statue of Justice or Lady Gotham (Batman’s Statue of Liberty)
The Statue of Justice (or Lady Gotham) is a statue similar to New York City's Statue of Liberty that is located in the fictional Gotham City and appears in the movie Batman Forever (1995),…
Statue of King George III (Bowling Green; erected 1770, destroyed 1776)
An equestrian statue of King George II (1738-1820) was erected in Manhattan's Bowling Green in August 1770. A fence placed there in 1771 can still be seen today. Following the first reading in…
Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World)
"Liberty Enlightening the World" is the official name, but "Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was so frequently used that the famous statue in New York harbor is now…
Statue of Liberty Play (football)
The Statue of Liberty play -- usually called "the old Statue of Liberty Play" -- is a trick football play that fakes a pass, but is really a handoff to someone just behind the passer. The…
Statue of Liberty Play (football)
The Statue of Liberty play -- usually called "the old Statue of Liberty Play" -- is a trick football play that fakes a pass, but is really a handoff to someone just behind the passer. The…
Statue of Liberty Slam Dunk (basketball)
A "Statue of Liberty" slam dunk is one where a basketball player holds the ball in one outstretched arm, like New York City's Statue of Liberty holds her torch. "Credit (James…
Statue of Liberty Slam Dunk (basketball)
A "Statue of Liberty" slam dunk is one where a basketball player holds the ball in one outstretched arm, like New York City's Statue of Liberty holds her torch. "Credit (James…
Stawk (stock)
"Stawk" is a spelling of "stock" that became popularly used on financial blogs, especially among the comments. "Blew chip stawks" was cited in print in June 2006 and…
Steak de Burgo
Steak de Burgo is a steak dish popular in Des Moines, Iowa. It was invented (or popularized) by John Compiano (1920-1984), who served it at his Johnny and Kay's night club that opened in 1946.…
Steak Diane
Steak Diane is a tableside-flambéed dish. The steak is cut thin and often brandy or Madeira is poured over it, as well as a sauce of such ingredients as butter, mushrooms, mustard, shallots,…
Steak Fingers (Steakfingers)
"Steak fingers" (breaded beef strips, also called "chicken-fried steak fingers" or "steakfingers") became popular snacks at West Texas drive-ins in the 1950s and…
Steak Fries (potatoes)
"Steak fries" (the potato dish, not the outdoor event similar to a barbecue or fish fry) are a thicker cut of french fries, often served with steak. The thicker cut gives a baked potato…