Spokeshole (spokesman/spokesperson + asshole)
"Spokeshole" or "spokes-hole" (spokesman/spokesperson + asshole) is a term used by those who believe that a spokesperson is making nonsensical, overly subservient points. The…
Origin of the word “Autism”
Spooktacular (spook + spectacular)
"Spooktacular" (spook + spectacular) is a word that's popular at Halloween time. The first citation of the word is from "A Hallowe'en Party" by Laura Smith, published…
Spoonula (spoon + spatula)
A "spoonula" (spoon + spatula) is one of several food implement portmanteaus, such as the "spork" (spoon + fork). A "spoonula" trademark filed in 1959 claimed a first…
Spornosexual (sport + porno + sexual)
"Spornosexual" (sport + porno + sexual) was coined by English journalist Mark Simpson in The Telegraph (UK) on June 10, 2014, when he wrote: "This new wave puts the…
Sport of Kings (polo nickname)
Horse racing is often called the "sport of kings," a term cited in print since at least the 1700s. The game of polo has been called the "sports of kings" since at least 1896,…
Sport Pepper
Entry in progress -- B.P. Vienna BeefVienna® Sport PeppersReal Chicago Style Dogs Always Pack A Little Heat.Emil Reichel and Sam Ladany knew what they were doing when they made sport peppers one…
Sports Capital of Texas (Round Rock slogan)
The city of Round Rock began a 2004 campaign, declaring the city to be the "Sports Capital of Texas." Round Rock has many parks and sports assets such as the Dell Diamond and Old Settlers…
Sports Cosplay (fans wearing sports jerseys)
Many sports fans wear a jersey of their favorite player. This has been called "jock cosplay" or "sports cosplay." "RT @bellawonder: Football fans who wear jerseys: sports…
Sportsmen’s Row (Eighth Avenue, Park Slope)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Daily Racing Forum11/11/2010 2:35PMThe golden era of Brooklyn racingBy Ryan Goldberg(...)On the edge of Gravesend, Avenue U became Trainers’ Row. The moneyed class, like…
Spox (spokesperson)
"Spox" is a popular headline shorthand for "spokesperson." The term "spox" was used in 1996 and then frequently in 2006 in the context of Israeli government…
Spring Black Friday
"Black Friday" is the Friday after Thanksgiving -- a major pre-Christmas shopping day. For home improvement stores such as The Home Depot and Lowe's, the beginning of the spring…
Spring Break for Nerds (SXSW nickname)
The South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival began in Austin, Texas, in 1987. The nickname "spring break for nerds" has been cited in print since at least March 2010; this sometimes refers only…
Spring Egg; Spring Egg Hunt/Roll (Easter Egg; Easter Egg Hunt/Roll)
Easter eggs (or spring eggs) are eggs used to celebrate the Easter/spring holiday. The eggs are often decorated and are used in egg-rolling (a race where children push the egg across grass using a…
Spring Forward, Fall Back
"Spring forward, fall back" is a ritual of Daylight Saving Time. The mnemonic "Spring forward, Fall back" was cited in The Spectator on May 2, 1931, and “Spring forward! Fall…
Spring Roll Street (Spring Street)
Spring Street runs throw Hudson Square, SoHo and Nolita. A New York (NY) Times article on April 11, 2013, stated "Spring Street, a major east-west artery that friends have nicknamed Spring…
Spring Sphere (Easter egg)
One Seattle, Washington, school supposedly told a student that she could make "spring spheres," but not "Easter eggs." (This April 2011 story has been disputed.) The…
Sprinkles (Jimmies)
New York is a "sprinkle" town. If you call them "jimmies," you're probably the type of person who roots for the Boston Red Sox. I found the earliest citation for…
Sprinter (spring + winter)
"Sprinter" (spring + winter) is a portmanteau word that has been printed on many images. "Sprummer" (spring + summer) is a related term. Wiktionary: sprinterEtymologyBlend of…
Sprite Airlines (Spirit Airlines nickname)
Spirit Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier. Some people rearrange the letters a bit and call it "Sprite Airlines." "Ppl Never take Sprite airlines it the worst airline I…
Spritzer
"Spritzer" is a "splash," from the German word. It is usually a mixture of wine and soda water, but the word can be used for other drink combinations. It was popular among the…