Cup Cake (Cupcake)
The origin of the "cup cake" (or "cupcake") is unknown, but the food name appears in American cookbooks, beginning in 1828. It is possible that the cupcake originated in the…
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Cupcakery (cupcake + bakery)
A "cupcakery" (cupcake + bakery) is a bakery that specializes in cupcakes. The term "cupcakery" has been cited in print since at least 2001. Many establishments have…
Cupset (World Cup + upset)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: FIFA World CupThe FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national…
Cuptail (cupcake + cocktail)
A "cuptail" (cupcake + cocktail) is an alcoholic cupcake. Some variations include a Margarita cuptail, a Mojito cuptail and a Kalhua-infused chocolate cuptail. The term…
Curate’s Assistant (muffin/cake stand)
"Curate's assistant" is the curious name for a muffin stand (also used for small cakes and sandwiches). The stand is usually two or three shelves and is made of wicker or wood.…
Curb Exchange
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: American Stock ExchangeNYSE Amex Equities, formerly known as the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) is an American stock exchange situated in New York. AMEX was a…
Curbstone Broker
Entry in progress -- B.P. (Oxford English Dictionary)curb-stone, kerb-stoneattrib., as curb-stone broker (U.S.), a broker, not a member of the stock exchange, who transacts business in the streets;…
Curly Fries (Curly French Fries; Suzy-Q Potatoes)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: French friesFrench fries (American English, sometimes capitalized), fries, or French-fried potatoes are thin strips of deep-fried potato. Americans often refer…
Currency of Last Resort (gold nickname)
Gold has been called the "currency of last resort." When people lose faith in governments and their fiat currencies, they buy and trade in gold. "Gold is a currency of last…
Curry Hill (curry + Murray Hill)
The Indian restaurant "Curry in a Hurry," at Lexington Avenue and 28th Street, helped give rise to the neighborhood nickname "Curry Hill." The neighborhood is just south of…
Curse of the Bambino
The Boston Red Sox won the 2004 baseball World Series. Apparently, this curse does not exist. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_the_BambinoThe Curse of the Bambino was an urban myth or…
Curtain Call
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Curtain callA curtain call (often known as a walkdown or a final bow) occurs at the end of a performance when one or more performers return to the stage to be…
Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Salad)
"Curtido" (from the Spanish encurtir, "to pickle") is a Salvadoran cabbage salad that's served with pupusas, the popular national dish. Curtido is usually made with…
Cutchogue: “Sunniest Place in New York State” (slogan)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Cutchogue, New YorkCutchogue is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 3,349 at the 2010…
CutGo (cut-as-you-go)
Entry in progress -- B.P. PAYGO (pay-as-you-go) CBS News - Political HotsheetSeptember 30, 2010 3:27 PM Boehner Proposes "CutGo" to Counter Dems' "Pay Go"Posted by…
Cutlery, Pokelery, Scooplery (knives, forks, spoons)
The knife, fork and spoon constitute "cutlery," but many people believe that only the knife qualifies at cutlery because it "cuts." Forks have sometimes been called…
Cutlery, Stablery, Scooplery (knives, forks, spoons)
The knife, fork and spoon constitute "cutlery," but many people believe that only the knife qualifies at cutlery because it "cuts." Forks have sometimes been called…
Cyclones (Brooklyn baseball team)
The Brooklyn Cyclones are the Mets farm team - named after a Coney Island roller coaster! They play in Class A of the New York-Penn League.…
Cycologist (someone who rides or repairs bicycles)
"Cycologist" sounds like "psychologist," but means a "cycling" or "spinning" teacher/instructor. "Cycle clinics with 'cycologist' Mal…
Cycologist (spinning instructor)
"Cycologist" sounds like "psychologist," but means a "cycling" or "spinning" teacher/instructor. "Cycle clinics with 'cycologist' Mal…