Fux News (Fox News nickname)
The Fox News Channel (headquartered in Manhattan) has often been criticized for conservative bias. The profane nickname “Fux News" has been used by some critics of Fox News since at least…
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Fux News (Fox News nickname)
The Fox News Channel (headquartered in Manhattan) has often been criticized for conservative bias. The profane nickname “Fux News" has been used by some critics of Fox News since at least…
Fweedom (freedom + weed)
"Fweedom" (freedom + weed) is a word used by people who want to legalize marijuana in the United States. At the Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert "Rally to Restore Sanity" in…
G-Slope (Gowanus + Park Slope)
For those who prefer to be in Park Slope and not really Gowanus, there's now "G-Slope." Not everyone likes "G-Slope" as a neighborhood nickname, perhaps because it reminds…
G-Town (Galveston nickname)
"G-Town" is a nickname for Galveston (both the city and the island). "G-Town" probably borrows from Houston's nickname of "H-Town," a hip-hop nickname from about…
G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time)
The boxer Muhammad Ali (then called Cassius Clay; 1942-2016) said "I'm the greatest (heavyweight of all time)" since at least 1962. A 1977 biographical film about Ali was titled The…
G"Why did the ghost go to jail?”/“He got arrested for possession.”
A ghost riddle is: Q: Why did the ghost go to jail?A: He got arrested for possession. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 2013. TwitterShane, Please...@ShaneHoseaWhy did the ghost go…
Gaaafe or Gaaaffe (“What about your gaffes?”)
Republican 2012 presidential candidate Mitt Romney was shouted at by some reporters in July 2012, who asked, "What about your gaffes?" Salon magazine explained: “'What about your…
GAFI (Grab Ankles For Israel)
GAFI stands for "Grab Ankles For Israel." The term "GAFI" describes a politician (especially from the United States) who puts Israel above the electorate constituency.…
Gag in the Bag (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…
Gairville
"Gairville" was once the nickname of that area of Brooklyn between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, now known as DUMBO. Robert Gair (1839-1927) was a successful paper-box and paper-bag…
Gala “Big Apple” mascot (Metro Ink, 2023)
Metro Ink describes itself on X/Twitter: "Hosting Splatoon LAN Events in New York City! Stay tuned for the next event! | Contact metroinkprod@gmail.com for Inquiries." Metro Ink is based…
Gallerina (gal + art gallery + ballerina)
A "gallerina" (gal + art gallery + ballerina) or "gallery girl" is a receptionist at an art gallery. A man can also be a "gallerina," although most gallerinas are…
Galvatraz (Galveston nickname)
"Galvatraz" (Galveston + Alcatraz) is a nickname for the city of Galveston that's been used since at least 2000. Both Galveston and Alcatraz are islands; perhaps, to some people…
Galvestonian (inhabitant of Galveston)
"Galvestonian" is the name of an inhabitant of Galveston, Texas. The name "Galvestonian" has been cited in print since at least 1839, when a newspaper called The Galvestonian…
Galvo (Galveston nickname)
"Galvo" is a hip hop slang name for Galveston, popular locally and in the city of Houston. "Galvo" has been cited in print since at least 2005. A non-alcoholic drink called…
Gang Buster or Gangbuster
Before New York City had "ghost busters" it had "gang busters" or "gangbusters." The term probably originated in the 1920s with Captain Cornelius W. Willemse, who…
Gang Green (New York Jets nickname)
Somewhat later than "Big Blue" (Giants) came "Gang Green" (Jets). The nickname comes from the green color of the Jets' uniforms and logos. Although "Gang Green"…
Gang of 500
ABC News published a weekday morning news summary called The Note beginning January 14, 2002. Mark Halperin founded The Note and coined the term "Gang of 500" -- politicians, lobbyists,…
Gangplank Willies (reporters covering ship news at the trans-Atlantic docks)
"Gangplank Willies" is the name for the news reporters and photographers who met famous passengers coming to New York City on trans-Atlantic ships in the 1900s, 1910s, 1920s and 1930s.…