Pastrogi (pastrami + pierogi)
"Pastrogi" is a food portmanteau of "pastrami" and "pierogi." In May 2024, the New York City restaurants Katz's Delicatessen (famed for its pastrami) and Veselka…
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Pastronomi (pastrami + astronomy)
"Pastranomi"/"Pastranomy"/"Pastronomi"/"Pastronomy"(pastrami + astronomy) is a jocular portmanteau term that has appeared in some jokes. "Pastronomi -…
Pastronomy (pastrami + astronomy)
"Pastranomi"/"Pastranomy"/"Pastronomi"/"Pastronomy"(pastrami + astronomy) is a jocular portmanteau term that has appeared in some jokes. "Pastronomi -…
Pastryarchy (pastry + patriarchy)
“Pastryarchy” is a portmanteau of “pastry” and “patriarchy.” "SMASH THE PASTRYARCHY" was posted on Twitter by B-Cam on May 31, 2010. "#pastryarchy" (and a link to…
Pasture Pickles (jalapeño & cheese stuffed steak fingers)
"Pasture Pickles" is a term used at Cagle Steaks in Lubbock for jalapeño and cheese stuffed steak fingers. There are no pickles in "pasture pickles." The name seems to be…
PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson); THE (Trans-Hudson Express tunnel)
"PATH" is the "Port Authority Trans-Hudson." It's not bad, as acronyms go. The Port Authority could have stopped there, but now there's-- "THE," the…
Pathocracy (Pathocrat)
A "pathocracy" is a government run by "pathocrats" -- that is, pathological personalities or psychopaths. The term "pathocracy" was used by Andrew Lobaczewski in his…
Patio Beer
A "patio beer" is a beer that can be enjoyed by friends on an outdoor summer patio. A patio beer is not necessarily the most expensive of beers, but one that can be consumed over several…
Patio Pounder (wine)
A "patio pounder" is an inexpensive-to-moderately priced wine that one can drink a lot of on a patio in the summer with some friends. "Patio pounders" can also be sold in the…
Patriotard (patriot + retard)
"Patriotard" (patriot + retard) is an epithet used by some on the politica left against the political right, especially those who carry American flags and attend tea parties.…
Patriotic Millionaire
The group Patriotic Millionaires for Fiscal Strength began in November 2010 to lobby for the expiration of tax cuts for the wealthy. The group believed that the United States was in financial…
Patrolio (NY Fire Patrol)
"Patrolio" is a person in the New York Fire Patrol. The Fire Patrol dates to the early 1800s, but discussions were held in 2006 to disband the organization.…
Patty (Hamburger Patty)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: PattyA patty is a disc-shaped, (round) serving of meat or meat substitutes. The meat is ground and then packed and re-shaped to form round discs, cooked (if…
Paul and Paulette Revere (names for patriots)
Paul Revere (1735-1818) was the patriot in the American Revolution who made the famous "midnight ride" on the night of April 18–19, 1775, just hours before the battles of Lexington and…
Pawnography (chess pawn + pornography)
"Pawnography" (chess pawn + pornography) is a jocular portmanteau word that some chess players have used. Pawnography!! (1973) was the title of a book by Douglas R Long and Bryan M…
Pay Every Penny to Save Israel (false Pepsi etymology)
Pepsi is a cola company that was formed in 1898; the product was named "Pepsi-Cola" in 1903. The name "Pepsi" comes from the digestive enzyme "pepsin." In 2000,…
Pay-and-Display
New York City now has "pay-and-display" parking systems, but they originated in England. (Oxford English Dictionary)pay-and-display Brit., designating, relating to, or operating a system…
Pay-to-Pray (Sunday parking meter regulations)
Parking meter days-in-effect were extended to Sunday. In 2005, critics labeled the policy "pay-to-pray." "Pay-to-pray" had been used in state politics in 2004 in connection with…
Pay-What-You-Want (Pay-As-You-Wish)
The economic slump of 2007-2009 resulted in some restaurants not charging any set fees, but having customers on a "pay-what-you-want" basis. The concept is not new -- Clifton's…
PAYGO or PAYG (pay-as-you-go)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: PAYGOPAYGO (pay-as-you-go) is a term used to refer to financing where budgetary restrictions demand paying for expenditures with funds that are made available…