Lobster Trick (Lobster Shift)
The "lobster shift" (or "lobster trick") was the early morning shift on a New York City newspaper, usually from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. These "lobster" positions were often…
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Lobsterrific (lobster + terrific)
"Lobsterrific" (lobster + terrific) is a superlative for describing lobster. A 1965 newspaper advertisement for Stoffer's Lobster Newburg described it as "lobsterrific." A…
Localwashing (local + whitewash)
"Localwashing" (local + whitewash) is when a restaurant advertises that it uses locally grown foods (or when a food product claims to be locally grown), but the authenticity of the…
Lockport: Lock City (nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Lockport (city), New YorkLockport is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 21,165 at the 2010 census. It is so-named from a set…
Locktail (lockdown + cocktail)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic lockdown gave birth to the portmanteau word "locktail" (lockdown + cocktail). "We have the locktail (equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and dry…
Locktail Hour (lockdown + cocktail hour)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic lockdown gave birth to the portmanteau word "locktail" (lockdown + cocktail). "We have the locktail (equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and dry…
LoCo (Lower Congress Avenue, Austin)
LoCo (Lower Congress Avenue in Austin) is just below SoCo (South Congress Avenue). "Loco" is a Spanish word meaning "crazy," and the unofficial neighborhood nickname has…
LoCo (Lower Court) and ‘Hoodwinked (Curbed.com contest)
"LoCo" (as in "loco," Spanish for "crazy") seems like a natural "SoHo" knockoff. It's recently been suggested for "Lower Court" street in…
Loco Foco Party
"Loco foco" matches were named that in New York City in the early 1930s. The Loco-Foco Party (now the Democratic Party) was named from the matches in 1835. See the last article below for…
LoDel (Below Delancey)
"LoDel" stands for "Below Delancey Street," east of Allen Street. The neighborhood nickname was noticed by the blog Bowery Boogie on July 27, 2011. On November 21, 2012, Bowery…
LoFo (low information voter)
The "low information voter" means a citizen who votes based on other values besides the best information and facts. The acronym "LIV" was used by 2008. "LIV" was…
Log Cabin Republicans
The Log Cabin Republicans is a group that supports the Republican Party and advocates for gay and lesbian rights. The group began in California in 1977 and defeated the Briggs Initiative (a…
Log-rolling (Logrolling)
Political "logrolling" (or "log-rolling") is a tit-for-tat exchange. In early America, logs had to be rolled to clear land and one person often needed the help of others. When…
LoHo
LoHo. Yes, it's another "SoHo" knockoff real estate invention. No, it has nothing to do with whores. "LoHo" and "NoLiTa" do sound a bit scandalous, though.…
Loisaida
"Loisaida" is Spanish for "Lower East Side." Some claim that "Lower East Side" is below Houston Street, and "Loisaida" is above Houston Street. Puerto Rican…
Lolbert (LOL + libertarian); Lolbertarian
Entry in progress -- BP Google Groups: alt.religion.kibologyThe foolishness of American libertarianismroneAug 9, 2004, 9:58:38 PMIn article ,Libertarianism: all the freedom, none of the…
Lolbertarian (LOL + libertarian); Lolbert
Entry in progress -- BP Google Groups: alt.religion.kibologyThe foolishness of American libertarianismroneAug 9, 2004, 9:58:38 PMIn article ,Libertarianism: all the freedom, none of the…
Loligarchy (lol + oligarchy)
"Loligarchy" or "LOLigarchy" (laugh out loud/LOL + oligarchy) is a government that is laughably run by a small number of powerful people or organizations. "Loligarchy"…
Lollapalooza (Lallapalooza; Lollapaloosa; Lallapaloosa; Lolapalooza; Lalapalooza; Lolapaloosa)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: LollapaloozaLollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring alternative rock, hip hop, and punk rock bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths.…
Lollypop/Lollipop (2 Columbus Circle)
Two Columbus Circle has been called the "lollipop building." It's also been called much worse. People hate it. It's in a very important area, especially since the building of…