Gairville
"Gairville" was once the nickname of that area of Brooklyn between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, now known as DUMBO. Robert Gair (1839-1927) was a successful paper-box and paper-bag…
New York City
Gala “Big Apple” mascot (Metro Ink, 2023)
Metro Ink describes itself on X/Twitter: "Hosting Splatoon LAN Events in New York City! Stay tuned for the next event! | Contact metroinkprod@gmail.com for Inquiries." Metro Ink is based…
Gallerina (gal + art gallery + ballerina)
A "gallerina" (gal + art gallery + ballerina) or "gallery girl" is a receptionist at an art gallery. A man can also be a "gallerina," although most gallerinas are…
Galvatraz (Galveston nickname)
"Galvatraz" (Galveston + Alcatraz) is a nickname for the city of Galveston that's been used since at least 2000. Both Galveston and Alcatraz are islands; perhaps, to some people…
Galvestonian (inhabitant of Galveston)
"Galvestonian" is the name of an inhabitant of Galveston, Texas. The name "Galvestonian" has been cited in print since at least 1839, when a newspaper called The Galvestonian…
Galvo (Galveston nickname)
"Galvo" is a hip hop slang name for Galveston, popular locally and in the city of Houston. "Galvo" has been cited in print since at least 2005. A non-alcoholic drink called…
Gang Buster or Gangbuster
Before New York City had "ghost busters" it had "gang busters" or "gangbusters." The term probably originated in the 1920s with Captain Cornelius W. Willemse, who…
Gang Green (New York Jets nickname)
Somewhat later than "Big Blue" (Giants) came "Gang Green" (Jets). The nickname comes from the green color of the Jets' uniforms and logos. Although "Gang Green"…
Gang of 500
ABC News published a weekday morning news summary called The Note beginning January 14, 2002. Mark Halperin founded The Note and coined the term "Gang of 500" -- politicians, lobbyists,…
Gangplank Willies (reporters covering ship news at the trans-Atlantic docks)
"Gangplank Willies" is the name for the news reporters and photographers who met famous passengers coming to New York City on trans-Atlantic ships in the 1900s, 1910s, 1920s and 1930s.…
Gangster Government
Entry in progress -- B.P. Jewish World ReviewMay 7, 2009 / 13 Iyar 5769 We have just seen an episode of Gangster Government By Michael Barone Last Friday, the day after Chrysler filed for…
Ganjapreneur (ganja + entrepreneur)
A "ganjapreneur" (ganja + entrepreneur) is a capitalist who sells ganja (marijuana) legally to medical marijuana patients. "Colorado's Marijuana Economy: An Explosion of…
Gapers’ Block
Patrolman Irving Francis ("Irv") Hayden provided rush hour traffic reports on Chicago's WGN radio in the 1960s. He coined the term "gapers' block" (cited in print…
Gapers’ Block
Patrolman Irving Francis ("Irv") Hayden provided rush hour traffic reports on Chicago's WGN radio in the 1960s. He coined the term "gapers' block" (cited in print…
Gaphattan (Gap + Manhattan)
"Gaphattan" (Gap + Manhattan) was coined by New York City-based journalist Gersh Kuntzman in Newsweek magazine in 2003 and was popularized in The Brooklyn Paper (where Kuntzman also…
Garage Mahal
"Garage Mahal" is a term taken from the Taj Mahal, the famed palace in India. A "Garage Mahal" (also lowercase as "garage mahal") is an elaborate parking structure;…
Garbage Bread
"Garbage bread" is another name for a stromboli; many different ingredients are used and wrapped up in a roll of dough. The term "garbage bread" has been cited in print since at…
Garbagia Land
"Garbagia" (or "Garbagia Land") is the Harlem River Waterfront Park in the Bronx. The name - from "garbage" - is, of course, not official.…
Garden Apartment
The Queensboro Corporation developed the country's first "garden apartments" in Jackson Heights in the 1910s. The corporation's founder and director was E. A. MacDougall. A…
Garden City (Chicago nickname)
Chicago, Illinois has used the Latin motto "Urbs in Horto" (city in a garden) since 1837. There weren't many gardens and there wasn't much city, but Chicago had aspirations.…