Dodger Way (Dodgers’ Way)
"The Dodger Way" (or "The Dodgers' Way") refers to the philosophies of the Brooklyn Dodgers (later the Los Angeles Dodgers) baseball team. Elements of the "Dodger…
New York City
Doesn’t Even Leave The Airport or Doesn’t Ever Leave The Airport (Delta backronymic nickname)
Delta Air Lines was founded in 1924 and became one of the world's largest airlines. The Delta backronymic (back acronym) nickname that's popularly used is "Don't/Doesn't…
Dog and Phoney Show (Dog and Phony Show)
Politics has sometimes been called a "dog and pony show." This is sometimes also expressed as "dog and phony show" (or "dog and phoney show"), describing an event…
Dog and Phony Show (Dog and Phoney Show)
Politics has sometimes been called a "dog and pony show." This is sometimes also expressed as "dog and phony show" (or "dog and phoney show"), describing an event…
Dog Walker
Jennifer Lopez played a "dog walker" in her movie Monster-in-Law (2005). New York City has had "dog walkers" (usually women) for about a century. The first citation is in the…
Dogcatcher Elections (“Couldn’t get elected dog catcher”)
Stray dogs were a big problem in the 19th century. A city would elect a "dog catcher" (or "dogcatcher"), who would round up these dogs in a "dog wagon." (A lunch cart…
Doggie Bag
According to legend, the "doggie bag" tradition started with the steakhouses on Manhattan's east side. Who could finish all that good food? Why let it go to waste? Why not take home…
Doguero (hot dog vendor)
Entry in progress -- B.P. A Way with WordsDogueroPosted by grantbarrett on October 8, 2011New York seems to have a doguero on every street corner. Grant shares this Spanglish term for “a hot dog…
Dollar Diplomacy
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Dollar DiplomacyDollar Diplomacy is the term used to describe the effort of the United States — particularly under President William Howard Taft — to…
Dollar Menu (Value Menu)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Value menuA value menu is a group of items on a fast food restaurant menu that are designed to be the least expensive items available. In the US, the items are…
Dollar Store of the Sky (Spirit Airlines nickname)
Spirit Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier. Some people have called it "Dollar Store in/of the Sky" or "Dollar Store of the Skies." "Flying Spirit's…
Dollar Van
A "dollar van" is a commuter van. It may or may not cost a dollar. http://www.doubletongued.org/index.php/dictionary/dollar_van/dollar van n. In New York City and Long Island, privately…
Dollarbetic (dollar + diabetic)
"When my money low, I don't feel good. I think I'm a dollarbetic" (usually shown spoken by Baby Yoda) is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Dollarbetic"…
Dollarocracy
A "dollarocracy" means rule by those people who possess dollars. The term "dollarocracy" was used in the New York (NY) Leader in 1855 and the New York (NY) Ledger in 1860.…
Dollars, Taxes (Dallas, Texas)
Did you ever hear "Dollars, Taxes" for Dallas, Texas? The joke comes from Chico Marx in the film Duck Soup (1933). Internet Movie DatabaseMemorable Quotes fromDuck Soup (1933) [Charles…
Dolphins (College of Staten Island teams)
The College of Staten Island calls its athletic teams the "Dolphins." No one knows why. 20 February 1979, New York Times, pg. C10:And, during the nine games that make up the City…
Dominican Day Parade
The Dominican Day Parade began as a small celebration in Washington Heights in 1982. Now, it's held each August on Fifth Avenue and is one of New York's largest ethnic parades.…
Domino (to give birth)
"To domino" means "to give birth," cited in Texas from the 1960s. The expression comes from the game of dominoes, where "to domino" is to end the game. It's not…
Don’t block the box!
"Don't block the box!" was a 1980s campaign to end gridlock in New York City. Drivers were reminded that "blocking the box" (an intersection, usually with white lines…
Don’t Expect Anything (Drug Enforcement Administration or DEA nickname)
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was formed in 1973 to combat drug smuggling. The DEA nickname "Don't Expect Anything" has been cited in print since at least 1988. The…