1940s-1950s: Assorted Big Apple citations

Texicali (Texicalli)

"Texicali" (or "Texicalli") is sometimes a blend of "Texas" and "California." The term has not been used too frequently, but it shows up as the name of an…

Texican

A "Texican" was (pre-1836) a person from Texas (then part of Mexico) of non-Mexican ancestry. After Texas became independent and then a state (post-1836), the term "Texican"…

Texification/Texify (Texafication/Texafy)

"Texification" is the Texas answer, perhaps, to the the word "Californication." When George W. Bush became president, several people commented that the United States was…

Texile (Texas Exile)

When a Texan is away from Texas (or, conversely for example, a New Orleans citizen escapes Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and moves to Texas), the term "Texas exile" or "Texile" is…

Texit (Texas + exit)

Texas is a state of the United States that was once its own country; some people still think Texas should be independent. "Texit" (Texas + exit) is a term to describe a Texas exit from…

Texlahoma (Tex-La-Homa)

"Texlahoma" can mean the areas of the states of Texas and Oklahoma. The term is often written as "Tex-La-Homa," meaning the areas of the states of Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.…

Texmati (rice)

"Texmati" is a trademarked name for a brand of rice that is an aromatic blend of American long-grain rice and basmati rice. Texmati originated in 1977 in Alvin, Texas. Many cookbook…

Texodus (Texas Exodus)

"Texodus" is a "Texas exodus." This can mean either an exodus from Texas or to Texas. The term "Texodus" became popular in the fall of 2005, after Hurricane Katrina…

Texoma (Texas + Oklahoma)

Texoma is a blend of the names "Texas" and "Oklahoma." Lake Texoma was formed in 1944, but trademarks for the name "Texoma" have been recorded from 1909. Lake…

Texpatriate (Texpat)

Sometimes a Texan leaves Texas -- usually for a very short time. When a person leaves a country, he or she becomes an "expatriate" or "expat." When a Texan leaves Texas, he or…

Texsucks (Texsux)

"Texsucks" or "Texsux" (sometimes spelled "TexSux" and frequently lowercase "texsucks" and "texsux") is a spelling for some people who just…

Texxas

"Texxas" is sometimes seen as a spelling for "Texas." From 1978-1988, the Texxas World Music Festival (also called Texxas Jam) was an annual summer rock concert. The beer Dos…

Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen)

"Thai iced tea" or "Thai tea" (cha yen) is of unknown origin; the tea began appearing in Thai-American restaurants in the 1970s and 1980s. Thai tea is made with sugar and…

Thankscaking (Thanksgiving + cake)

"Thankscaking" (Thanksgiving + cake) was popularized in the Huffington Post article, "Thanksgiving Cake Combines All Your Favorite Sides Into One Swell Slice. Go Nail…

The American Dream City (Arlington, TX slogan)

The city of Arlington (TX) introduced a new slogan in June 2014 -- "The American Dream City." Bud Kennedy, of the Fort Worth (TX) Star-Telegram, wrote on June 25, 2014, "This time,…