Moxie (slang for having heart, courage)
Moxie is a trademarked beverage that was originally bottled in 1884 and sold as "nerve food." Moxie advertising in 1940 contained the line "He's got Moxie!" -- defined in…
Moxie is a trademarked beverage that was originally bottled in 1884 and sold as "nerve food." Moxie advertising in 1940 contained the line "He's got Moxie!" -- defined in…
"Mozzarepa" (or "MozzArepa") is a commercial product that was trademarked in 1996 and combines "mozzarella" (cheese) sandwiched inside an "arepa" (corn-based…
"Mr. and Mrs. America" is another way of saying the average American (or the heads of the average American family). "Mr. and Mrs, America" has been cited in print since at least…
"Mr. Big" is any important person. The nickname was popularized by the HBO show Sex and the City, but "Mr. Big" was used much earlier than that. (Oxford English Dictionary)Mr…
"Mr. Bojangles" is a 1968 song title by Jerry Jeff Walker (a popular performer on the Austin music scene, especially in the 1970s). The song describes a dancer, known throughout the…
"Mr. Brown" means the dark, smoky outside of pork barbecue, and "Miss White" (sometimes "Mrs. White" or "Ms White") means the light, moist inside of pork…
The National Football League draft is held in the spring; a popular venue for the draft has been New York City's Radio City Music Hall. The last player selected in the NFL draft is jocularly…
"Mr. Met" is the mascot of baseball's New York Mets. The comic character appeared on the cover of the team's 1963 Year Book, complete a page inside devoted to him. The character…
Rising Apple is a blog about the New York Mets baseball team that was started in 2011. It is part of the Fansided series of sports blogs. The name "Rising Apple" is from the New York…
Rising Apple is a blog about the New York Mets baseball team that was started in 2011. It is part of the Fansided series of sports blogs. The name "Rising Apple" is from the New York…
New York Yankee slugger Reggie Jackson became known as "Mr. October" when he belted three home runs in one World Series game in October 1977. With the World Series taking place later on…
Yankee slugger Reggie Jackson was called Mr. October in October 1977; he hit three home runs in the final game to seal the Yankees' World Series victory that year. The nickname "Mr.…
Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: Inspector Sands"Inspector Sands" is a code phrase used by public transport authorities in the United Kingdom, including Network Rail and London…
Caroline Schermerhorn Astor (1830-1908) held at annual fancy dress ball at 842 Fifth Avenue. Her husband, William Backhouse Astor Jr. (1829-1892) was a racehorse breeder/owner. The term "Mrs.…
Caroline Schermerhorn Astor (1830-1908) held at annual fancy dress ball at 842 Fifth Avenue. Her husband, William Backhouse Astor Jr. (1829-1892) was a racehorse breeder/owner. The term "Mrs.…
"Mrs. Doubtpfizer" was posted on Twitter by Matt Sullivan on December 20, 2020. The name is a portmanteau of Mrs. Doubtfire (a 1993 American comedy-drama film) and Prfizer (an American…
The MSNBC network (headquartered in Rockefeller Center in Manhattan) has often been cited for liberal bias. The nickname "MSDNC" (MSNBC + DNC) is used by those who believe the network is…
The MSNBC network (headquartered in Rockefeller Center in Manhattan) has often been cited for liberal bias. The nickname "MSDNC" (MSNBC + DNC) is used by those who believe the network is…
A GoldCore post, titled "Precious Metals ‘Perfect Storm’ As MSGM Risks Align," explained: "What we term MSGM stands for macroeconomic, systemic, geopolitical and monetary…
The MSNBC network (headquartered in Rockefeller Center in Manhattan) is known for its progressive slant on political issues. The nickname “MSLGBT” (MSNBC + LGBT) is used by those who believe…