Tom Turkey
A "tom turkey" (occasionally given as "thomas turkey") is a male turkey. "Tom" has been used for the male of a species since the anonymous work The Life and Adventures…
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Tom Yam or Tom Yum (Thai soup)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Tom yumTom yum or tom yam (UK: /ˌtɒm ˈjæm, - ˈjʌm/, US: /- ˈjɑːm/; Thai: ต้มยำ, RTGS: tom yam [tôm jām]) is a type of hot and sour Thai…
Tomahawk Dunk (basketball shot)
A "tomahawk" dunk is when the ball is held with both hands above or behind a player's head, and then sent "chopping" like a tomahawk through the basket. The…
Tomatonaise (tomato + mayonnaise)
"Tomatonaise" (tomato + mayonnaise) was popularized by the Food Republic blog post on May 30, 2013, "Tomatonaise Is The Condiment Of The Summer: Chopped ripe tomatoes and mayo make a…
Tombs Prison (and the “Bridge of Sighs”)
The Tombs prison was built in 1838 and resembled Egyptian architecture. The "Bridge of Sighs" was the bridge that connected it with the Criminal Courts Building. (The name is taken from a…
Tombstone Agency
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was created in 1958 and is the national aviation authority in the United States. Mary Schiavo, an inspector general at that U.S. Department of…
TomTato (tomato + potato)
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterDennis Pang@DennisPangOohh, I remember that day! "Tomtato"? ½ tomato, ½ potato? LoL ;P RT @VanFoodTour: In remembrance of @theCornerSuite…
Tonkatsu (Japanese pork cutlet)
"Tonkatsu" (or "ton-katsu") is a Japanese dish of deep-fried pork cutlet. The western-style dish was invented about 1900, possibly at the Rengatei restaurant in Tokyo.…
Tonkatsu Sauce
Tonkatsu (Japanese pork cutlets) is usually served with a special tonkatsu sauce. The sauce is like a Worcestershire sauce, but with vegetables and fruits added, such as tomatoes, apples, prunes…
Tony Award
The "Tony" award goes annually to Broadway's best. The Broadway theatre award was first given out in 1947. The "Tony" is named after Antoinette Perry (1888-1946),…
Too Stupid for Arby’s (Transportation Security Administration or TSA nickname)
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began in 2001 under the U.S. Department of Transportation; in 2003, TSA was moved to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. "Too Stupid for…
Tools of Ignorance (baseball catcher’s equipment)
The "tools of ignorance" are a baseball catcher's equipment, such as the catcher's mask, chest protector and shin guards. 'Tools of ignorance" has been cited in print…
TOOTBLAN (Thrown Out On The Basepaths Like A Nincompoop)
TOOTBLAN (Thrown Out On The Basepaths Like A Nincompoop) was coined on May 7, 2008, by Tony Jewell on his Chicago Cubs baseball blog, Wrigleyville23. Jewell was describing the poor baserunning of…
Tootsie Roll
It's universally accepted that Leo Hirschfield invented the "Tootsie Roll" in New York City in 1896, naming it after his daughter. That might be correct, but I have a few questions.…
Top Banana & Second Banana
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Top Banana"Top Banana" has multiple meanings. . Top Banana is the starring act in a Vaudeville performance. Originally, the phrase "Top…
Top Dog (a boss or leader)
The term "top dog" means to be the boss (or leader), or to be victorious. The term "top dog in the fight" was cited frequently in the early 1860s. "Whether he's top…
Top Dollar
To get "top dollar" on a used car or other item is to get the best price (the most money) for it -- a dollar amount that can't be topped. The term "top dollar" has been…
Top of Texas (Pampa slogan)
The city of Pampa is the second-largest in the Texas Panhandle, located at the top of Texas. In 1937, Pampa hosted a "Top of Texas Fiesta" (or "Top o' Texas Fiesta"). Pampa…
Top Shelf (premium or best quality liquor)
'Top shelf" means "top notch," or something that is premium or high quality. "Top shelf" has been cited in print since the 19th century, but "top shelf" (or…
Toppy
"Toppy" means that a stock (or the stock market) is at or near a "top," so buying is risky and selling might be in order. "Toppy" can be a matter of opinion; one stock…