Fakechecking (fake + factchecking); Fake Checking
Many people believe that factchecking is fake and essentially seeks to confirm the biases of organization sponsoring the factchecking. Fake factchecking has been called "fake checking" or…
Many people believe that factchecking is fake and essentially seeks to confirm the biases of organization sponsoring the factchecking. Fake factchecking has been called "fake checking" or…
"Fakedemic” (fake + pandemic) means a fake pandemic. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has been frequently described as a "fakedemic." "You mean fakedemic ?" was posted…
"Fakestream media" or "fake stream media" (fake news + mainstream media) became popular when the term "fake news" went viral in 2016 (with the election of U.S.…
"Faketriot" (fake + patriot) is said about someone who poses falsely as a patriot. "Faketriot Act" was cited in print in 2005. "Faketriots" was cited in 2007 about…
SpaceX is a private American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company. Many people believe that the SpaceX space missions are fake, and the company has been nicknamed FakeX.…
"Falafel" (of "felafel") is a popular dish in Israel and in Middle Eastern restaurants and food stands throughout the world. Falafel is also popular in New York's Greenwich…
"Fall classic" is another name for baseball's World Series that takes place in October. The name "fall classic" has been cited in print since at least July 1914. Wikipedia:…
The NY City Center's "Fall for Dance Festival" began in 2004. The 2006 festival promises 10 performances, 6 unique programs, and 30 companies on 1 stage. Fall for Dance FestivalSep…
A "fallen angel" is a company or an investment that formerly had been successful, but has fallen in value. Investing in "fallen angels" is risky -- a company could go back up in…
A "falloon" is a combination float/balloon; the term was introduced at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The first "falloon" was introduced to the parade about 1990 --…
Entry in progress -- B.P. This is MONEY (UK)Chancellor warns of 'fallout Friday' for financial markets if Labour wins electionBy ALEX BRUMMER FOR THE DAILY MAILPUBLISHED: 15:06 EST, 4 May…
Fire departments have their false alarms, two-alarm fires, three-alarm fires, etc. This alarm system to describe the hotness of chili was first used by Wick Fowler, Dallas newspaperman and chili…
The word "fear" is not an acronym, but it has been given the backronym of "false education appearing real." The saying "false evidence appearing real" has been cited…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: False flagFalse flag (also known as black flag) operations are covert operations designed to deceive in such a way that the operations appear as though they are…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was founded in 1908 and conducts federal criminal and intelligence investigations. Other investigators (such as Drug Enforcement Administration agents and…
Entry in progress -- B.P. rooterfandom Wikipedia: Fan (person)A fan, aficionado or supporter is someone who has an intense, occasionally overwhelming liking of a sporting club, person, group of…
The base ball "fan" (sports enthusiast) has been cited in print from Kansas City, Missouri, in May 1885. "Fandom" is the world (kingdom) of fans. "A fanless summer is not…
CNBC Mad Money host Jim Cramer went on CNBC's Off the Charts on February 5, 2013 and coined the acronym "FANG" -- Facebook, Amazon.com, Netflix and Google. Cramer said that these…
Fannie Mae signifies the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA). The FNMA was established in 1938 and "Fanny May" has been cited in print since at least May 1938. "Fannie…
"Fanrageous" (fan + outrageous) was trademarked in May 1996 and used for a website associated with the Detroit Red Wings hockey team. The trademark was abandoned in 2000.…