Amero (proposed North American currency)
The "amero" is the name of a proposed currency for the countries of North America (Canada, United States, Mexico), similar to the euro in Europe. The Canadian dollar, the United States…
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Amhole (Amazon.com employee nickname)
Amazon.com is an Internet commerce company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington. Amazon's employees received the derogatory nickname of "Am-hole" (Amazon + asshole) in January…
Ammosexual (ammo + sexual)
An "ammosexual" (ammo + guns) is someone who loves ammo (ammunition) and guns. "Sexual" is a suffix in such terms ad "metrosexual" and "homosexual."…
Amquack (Amtrak nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Amtrak nicknames include "Amcrap," "Amcrash" and "Amtrash." Wikipedia: AmtrakThe National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing…
Amsterdam: Carpet City (nickname)
Amsterdam, New York, had a carpet manufacturing business that was started by John Stanford in the 1840s; the firm of Bigelow-Sanford left the city in 1955. Amsterdam was called the "Carpet…
Amtrak of the Sky (nickname of various airlines)
Several airlines have been derided as "Amtrak of the Sky" or "Amtrak of the Skies." Amtrak is a passenger railroad service that has a mediocre reputation. "Tower Air:…
Amtrak Series or New Jersey Turnpike Series or I-95 Series or Liberty Series (Philadelphia vs. NY)
The 2009 baseball World Series involved the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. Nicknames for the World Series have been used since the still-popular 1920s term "subway…
Amtrak with Wings (Delta Airlines nickname)
The television show Late Night with David Letterman had this in a "Top 10 New Advertising Slogans for Delta Airlines" on July 16, 1987: "10. Delta: We're Amtrak with…
Amtrash (Amtrak nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Amtrak nicknames include "Amcrap," "Amcrash " and "Amquack." Wikipedia: AmtrakThe National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing…
An apple tree on every street (2013 movie explanation)
In the comedy film Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013), television news anchorman Ron Burgundy (played by actor Will Ferrell) takes a job with e 24-hour news channel in New York City.…
An ocean on one side and New Jersey on the other.
New York City, according to the famous writer O. Henry, has "an ocean on one side and New Jersey on the other." August 1904, McClure's Magazine, "A Tempered Wind" by O.…
Anadama Bread
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Anadama breadAnadama bread is a traditional bread of New England made with white flour, cornmeal, molasses and sometimes rye flour. Origin of nameThere are…
Anchor Democrat (anchor baby + Democrat)
An "anchor baby" is the child of parents who are not U.S. citizens. The baby, if born in the United States, nevertheless becomes a U.S. citizen and is an "anchor" for bringing…
Anchorman or Anchor Man (America’s Anchorman)
A news anchorman (or anchorwoman) leads the program, introducing news reporters and commentators. The term "anchor man" has a long use in sports. In tug-of-war, the anchorman is the last…
Angel Bond
Investopedia defines an "angel bond" as a bond that has a lower interest rate because of the issuing company's high credit rating. "Angel bonds" are said to be the opposite…
Angel Food Cake (Angel Cake)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Angel food cakeAngel food cake is a type of cake that became popular in the U.S. following the invention of the hand-crank egg-beater in the 19th century. It…
Angertainment (anger+ entertainment)
"Angertainment" is a portmanteau term from the words "anger" and "entertainment." Political radio and television programs on Fox News and CNBC and talk radio can draw…
Angry Lobster; Drunken Donuts
"Angry Lobster" and "Drunken Donuts" have been popping up on the menus of many high-end restaurants in New York City. I'll expand this entry, but if you know the origins of…
Antarctichoke or Antartichoke (Antarctica + artichoke)
Artichokes have nothing to do with the Arctic or Antarctica, but there are jokes. Some jokes involve the cold-water fish Arctic char. "'Antartichoke' - @al_bal4 trying to decide…
Antartichoke or Antarctichoke (Antarctica + artichoke)
Artichokes have nothing to do with the Arctic or Antarctica, but there are jokes. Some jokes involve the cold-water fish Arctic char. "'Antartichoke' - @al_bal4 trying to decide…