Kafkatrapping
"Kafkatrapping" (Kafka + trapping) was coined by the blog Armed and Dangerous on July 18, 2010, and popularized by the blog Legal Insurrection on September 1, 2013. The term's name…
Education/Schools
Kakistocracy
"Kakistocracy" is from the Greek kakistos (worst) and means a government by the worst men. The word "kakistocracy" is not found in ancient Greek and was coined as an opposite…
Kale (money slang)
Entry in progress -- B.P. (Oxford English Dictionary)kale, n.North American slang. Money.1912 J. Sandilands Western Canad. Dict. 26 Kale, money, or wealth.1922 S. Lewis Babbitt xiii. 172 You will…
Kale Slaw (kale + cole slaw)
"Kale slaw" (kale + cole slaw) became a popular food item in the 2000s as kale became popular. Kale slaw contains kale and ingredients such as olive oil and vinegar -- often, but not…
Kalemole (kale + guacamole)
"Kalemole" is "kale guacamole" -- regular guacamole with pieces of kale added. A recipe for "kale-a-mole" was cited in 2011. "Kalemole" or…
Kan’t Find the Chicken (KFC nickname)
KFC is a fast food restaurant chain specializing in chicken. The letters "KFC" originally stood for "Kentucky Fried Chicken," but there have been many slang backronyms (back…
Kan’t Fry Chicken (KFC nickname)
KFC is a fast food restaurant chain specializing in chicken. The letters "KFC" originally stood for "Kentucky Fried Chicken," but there have been many slang backronyms (back…
Kan’t Fucking Cook (KFC nickname)
KFC is a fast food restaurant chain specializing in chicken. The letters "KFC" originally stood for "Kentucky Fried Chicken," but there have been many slang backronyms (back…
Kangaroo Court
The kangaroo is an animal normally found in Australia, not Texas. However, it was Texas (or Mississippi) that came up with the term "kangaroo court," meaning a court where the proceedings…
Kansas: Sunflower State (nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. (Oxford English Dictionary)Sunflower State n. U.S. a nickname for Kansas.1888 Harper's Mag. June 39/1 Her citizens affectionately speak of Kansas as the ‘Sunflower…
Kapas (Korean tapas)
"Tapas" is the Spanish variety of appetizers or snack. "Kapas" (Korean tapas) is a feature of the Chom Chom restaurant (40 West 56th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues in…
Kapeesh (Italian for “understand”)
"Capisce" (also spelled "capeesh" or "kapeesh") is Italian for "understand." The slang spellings and pronunciation have long been a part of New York…
Kapusta Soup (Polish Cabbage Soup or Sauerkraut Soup)
"Kapusta" is a Polish word (also used in other European languages) for "cabbage." Riscky's restaurants (Fort Worth, TX and other locations) were founded by Polish…
Kate and Sidney Pie (steak and kidney pie)
Steak and kidney pie/pudding is called "Kate and Sidney" pie/pudding in British rhyming slang, and it's also a partial spoonerism. The term "Kate and Sidney" has been cited…
Katsudon (tonkatsu + donburi)
"Katsudon" (or "katsu-don") is a Japanese dish that takes its name from the words tonkatsu (for pork cutlet) and donburi (for rice bowl dish). A deep-fried pork cutlet is placed…
Katy Kornettes
"Katy Kornettes" were cornbread nuggets that were served on the "Katy" (Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad) in the early 1900s. Cooks.comKATY KORNETTES 1 lb. white cornmeal1 tbsp.…
Katyite (inhabitant of Katy)
"Katyite” is the name of an inhabitant of Katy, Texas. The name “Katyite" has been cited in print since at least 1962. Wikipedia: Katy, TexasKaty is a city located in Harris, Fort…
Kaya Toast
"Kaya toast" is a popular snack in Singapore and Malaysia. At breakfast, kaya toast is often served with soft-boiled eggs and coffee or tea. "Kaya (sweet coconut and egg custard…
Keep Educating Yourself (“key” backronym)
"Keep Educating Yourself" is a backronym (or back acronym) of the word "key" that has been printed on many posters, usually shown with a hand writing the words on a school…
Keep New York Wet. Save Water (Dept. of Environmental Protection)
"Keep New York wet. Save water." This was the slogan promoted by the city's Department of Environmental Protection in response to the drought-like conditions of the 1980s. The signs…