Condotel (condo + hotel)
A "condotel" is a combination (or portmanteau) of the words "condo" and "hotel." Rooms in hotels are sold to buyers, who often rent them out (like a timeshare). It is…
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Conehead (SNL sketch and movie; Mets/Yankees pitcher David Cone; Con Ed workers)
The "coneheads" began as a silly comedy sketch on the television show Saturday Night Live in the 1970s. Mets and Yankees pitcher David Cone had a following of "coneheads." Con…
Coney Island (Coney; Coney Dog)
A "hot dog" is often called a "Coney Island," or "Coney" ("coney") for short. Sometimes, it's "coney dog." "Coney Island (sandwich)"…
Coney Island Butter (mustard)
"Coney Island butter" is another term for "mustard," a condiment used on the popular Coney Island hot dogs. There is only one known print citation for "Coney Island…
Coney Island Chicken (hot dog)
"Coney Island chicken" has been a slang term for a "hot dog" since at least 1920. 20 July 1920, New York (NY) Times, p. XX2:Hot Dog Is Having Its Day:World's Most Popular…
Coney Island whitefish
"Coney Island whitefish" is the slang name for a used condom seen floating in New York waters or seen on the beach. Jon Lighter's Historical Dictionary of American Slang has a…
Coney Island’s Fifth Avenue (Riegelmann Boardwalk)
The Coney Island Boardwalk opened in 1923 and is officially called the Riegelmann Boardwalk, after Brooklyn Borough President Edward Riegelmann (1870-1941). Both the NYC Department of Parks &…
Coney Sauce (Coney Island Sauce; Hot Dog Sauce)
Coney sauce (also called Coney Island sauce or hot dog sauce) is what's put on a "coney" or "Coney Island" ("hot dog"). It often contains chili (without beans),…
Confederate Heroes Day
Confederate Heroes Day is celebrated every January 19th (General Robert E. Lee's birthday). This may or may not be the same day as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is celebrated on the third…
Confidence Man
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Confidence trickA confidence trick (synonyms include confidence game, confidence scheme, ripoff, scam and stratagem) is an attempt to defraud a person or group…
Confungry (confused + hungry)
"Confungry" (confused + hungry) is a term to describe someone who is hungry, but doesn't know what to eat. "Confungry" was posted -- with no explanation -- on Twitter on…
Congresscriminal (Congress + criminal)
"Congresscriminal" (Congress + criminal) is a derogatory nickname for a member of Congress. "Anybody know of other other congresscriminals or organizations supporting this…
Congresscritter (Congress + critter)
"Congresscritter" (or "Congress critter" or "Congress-critter," and also in lowercase "congresscritter") is an unflattering nickname for a member of…
Congressional Effect
The "Congressional Effect" is the name given to the theory that stock prices rise when the Congress is not in session. Eric T. Singer, creator of the Congressional Effect Fund in 2008,…
Congressmoron (Congressman + moron)
Congressmoron (Congressman + moron) is a term used by those who don't have a high regard for members of Congress. The term "Congressmoron" has been cited in print since at least…
Congresspuke (Congress + puke)
"Congresspuke" (Congress + puke) is a derogatory term for a member of Congress. "Congresspuke" has been cited in print since at least March 1992. Other derogatory terms for a…
Congross (Congress + gross)
"Congross" (Congress + gross) is an unflattering nickname of Congress. "Congross" is often taken for a one-letter typo, so it's often given as "ConGross" of…
Conjunto
"Conjunto" is a "conjunction" of Mexican music with other traditions, such as Anglo-American fiddle music, swing, rhythm & blues, and rock & roll. Conjunto is also…
Connecticut: Freestone State (nickname)
Connecticut was known as the "Freestone State" in the 19th century. There were many freestone quarries throughout the state. "Freestone State" has been cited in print since at…
Connecticut: Land of Steady Habits (nickname)
Connecticut is known as the "Land of Steady Habits." "They have steady habits" was cited in a 1794 Connecticut newspaper and "the steady habits of Connecticut" was…