Big Six (Albany, Buffalo, New York, Rochester, Syracuse, Yonkers)
The term "Big Six" has historical significance in New York. Since at least the 1950s, New York State's six largest cities have been called "Big Six." "With little…
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Big Sleazy (New Orleans nickname)
"Big Sleazy" is a nickname for New Orleans, Louisiana, that is basically a negative version of a popular nickname, "Big Easy." The nickname "Big Sleazy" was published…
Big Smoke (London, UK nickname)
"The Big Smoke" (or, "the Great Smoke") is London, England -- a city known for its fog. "The Big Smoke" dates earlier than "the Big Apple," but London's…
Big Smoke (Toronto, Canada nickname)
Toronto, Canada, is called the "Big Smoke." The nickname has been cited in print since at least April 10, 1959, when it was used in the Barrie (ON) Examiner. "Big Smoke" was…
Big Smoke (Toronto, Canada nickname)
Toronto, Canada, is called the "Big Smoke." The nickname has been cited in print since at least April 10, 1959, when it was used in the Barrie (ON) Examiner. "Big Smoke" was…
Big Stem (Broadway)
"Big Stem" is a nickname of Broadway, in Manhattan's theater district. It's a combination of "main stem" and "big" (as in "Big Apple," "big…
Big Strawberry (summary)
"Big Strawberry" is the infrequently used nickname of Garden Grove, California. The Garden Grove Journal has helped popularize the nickname. http://ggjournal.com/guide.htmlA Guide to…
Big Street (Broadway)
The "Big Street" is a nickname for the Broadway theater district in New York City, also called the "Great White Way." Sheppard "Shep" Friedman (1875-1921), an editor…
Big Swinging Dick (BSD)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksLiar's PokerBy Michael LewisNew York,NY: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.1989Pg. 57:Nothing in the jungle got in the way of a Big Swinging Dick. That was…
Big Taco (summary)
Los Angeles was briefly called "the Big Taco" by one California political writer in 1975, when both Los Angeles and New York City were competing for the 1976 Democratic National…
Big Tent
Both Republicans and Democrats used to hold many tent meetings; the terms "Republican tent" and "Democratic tent" were used metaphorically to represent the party and its…
Big Tex
"Big Tex" is the 52-foot-tall statue of a large Texan that greets visitors to the State Fair. His first appearance was in 1952. The State Fair has trademarked the "Big Tex" name…
Big Things Happen Here (Dallas slogan)
"Big Things Happen Here" is a slogan for the city of Dallas, Texas, that was introduced in October 2012. The slogan (trademarked by the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau) was used…
Big Three (Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security)
The "Big Three" entitlement items in the federal budget of the United States are Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Many political observers believe that the "Big Three"…
Big Time and Big Town
"Big Time" and "Big Town" are important parts or precursors of the "Big Apple" nickname. The New York Morning Telegraph was a sports and entertainment newspaper, and…
Big Tomato (summary)
Sacramento, California came in late to the act. "Big Tomato" and "Sacratomato" both probably date from the late 1970s, well after "Big Apple" and even "Big…
Big Top (circus)
The traveling circus was a popular event in 19th century America, and the "big top" was the main circus tent. The term "big tent" began to be used for the circus itself.…
Big Ugly (New York State budget process nickname)
The New York State budget process in Albany, New York, has been called the "Big Ugly." The name comes from the 1990 budget deal -- "a 235-page monstrosity accurately dubbed 'the…
Big Ugly Fat Fuckers Eating Together (“buffet” backronym)
The word "buffet" is not an acronym, but it has been given the jocular backronym (back acronym) of "Big Ugly Fat Fuckers/Fellows/Folks/Freaks Eating Together" since at least the…
Big Ugly Import Car Killer (Buick backronymic nickname)
Buick is a luxury vehicle brand of General Motors that began in 1899. Buick has been given the backronym (back acronym) of "Big Ugly Import Car Killer" since at least 1996. The backronym…