Moodle (moo/beef + noodle)
"Moodle" is a portmanteau word from "moo" (beef) and "noodle." "'Moodle' sounds like what someone might call beef-flavored noodles. 'Mmmm ... just…
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Moola or Moolah (money slang)
"Moola" (also "moolah" or "mulah") means "money." Many derivations have been suggested from many languages, but all are lacking in historical citations. A…
Moola Shmoola (Moolah Shmoolah; Moola Schmoola; Moolah Schmoolah)
"Moola" (also "moolah" or "mulah") means "money." Many derivations have been suggested from many languages, but all are lacking in historical citations. A…
Moom Picher or Moom Pitcher (motion/moving picture)
Syndicated newspaper columnist Walter Winchell (1897-1972) introduced the term "moom picher/pitcher/picture" for "motion/moving picture." This was, supposedly, the New York City…
Moonbat
A "moonbat" is an epthet used against the politically liberal left wing, similar to the words "lunatic" and "batty." Perry de Haviland of the libertarian blog…
Moonbatmobile (moonbat + automobile)
A "moonbatmobile" (moonbat + automobile) is an automobile driven by a moonbat -- a far-left wing progressive. The term "moonbatmobile" is, perhaps, a nod to the Batmobile -- the…
Moonbats Spouting Nothing But Crap (MSNBC nickname)
NBC (the National Broadcasting Company) has been called "Nothing But Crap" by critics since at least 1989. MSNBC has also been nicknamed "Nothing But Crap," but with two more…
Moonbats Spouting Nothing But Crap (MSNBC nickname)
NBC (the National Broadcasting Company) has been called "Nothing But Crap" by critics since at least 1989. MSNBC has also been nicknamed "Nothing But Crap," but with two more…
Moonbatty (moonbat + batty)
"Moonbatty" (moonbat + batty) is a term for "crazy" that comes usually from the political right and is applied to the political left. "Moonbatty" has been cited in…
Moonlight Towers & Moonlight City (Austin nickname)
Austin is the only city in the country that has "moonlight towers." In 1894, 31 arc light towers (165 feet tall) were purchased by the city of Austin from the city of Detroit. Seventeen…
Moonshine Monday
"Moonshine Monday" is a drinking slang name for a day of the week. "Moonshine" often refers to any alcoholic drink, and on this day it's usually served at reduced prices.…
Moose Tracks (ice cream)
Moose Tracks ice cream is vanilla ice cream with fudge and chocolate peanut butter cups. "Moose Tracke" was trademarked by Denali Flavors, with a claimed first use of November 2, 1992.…
Mooshine (moo + moonshine)
Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized or homogenized; the product is illegal in many states. "Moonshine" is the term for alcohol produced illicitly, and raw milk has been…
Mop Sauce (Mopping Sauce; Moppin’ Sauce)
Mop sauce (also "mopping sauce" or "moppin' sauce") is also known as basting sauce. It's "mopped" on to barbecue while the food is turned. President Lyndon…
MOPAC (Missouri-Pacific; Loop 1; More Packed; More Parked; SLOPAC; SLOWPAC)
MOPAC (also "MoPac" or "Loop 1") is a highway in west Austin. The highway was built along the Missouri Pacific Railroad, hence the "MOPAC" name. For those who've…
Morale Vitamin (Thiamine or Thiamin or Vitamin B1 nickname)
Thiamine or thiamin (vitamin B1) has been nicknamed the "morale vitamin" since at least 1939. Vitamin B1 is the "morale vitamin" because it improves mental attitudes and energy…
More Shit or More of the Same (Master of Science or MS backronym)
The Bachelor of Science degree is often jokingly called the B.S. ("bull shit"). The Master of Science degree (M.S.) is often given the backronym (back acronym) of "more shit" or…
More Stupid Nonsense Bull Crap (MSNBC nickname)
The MSNBC network (headquartered in Rockefeller Center in Manhattan) is known for its progressive slant on political issues. "MSN" is often said to stand for "More Stupid…
More Trouble Ahead (Metropolitan Transportation Authority or MTA nickname)
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a New York State agency that (among other duties) operates New York City's subways and buses. The MTA is known for starting big projects…
Moresoupial (“more soup” pun on “marsupial”)
"Marsupial" has nothing to do with soup, but there are "more-soup-ial" jokes. Some jokes connect to the Charles Dickens's 1838 novel Oliver Twist and musical Oliver! (1960,…