Marriage Without Formalities (Common Law Marriage)
Texas recognizes common law marriage, called "marriage without formalities." If two people live together and hold themselves out to be married, it is possible that they will be recognized…
New York City
Marshallite (inhabitant of Marshall)
"Marshallite” is the name of an inhabitant of Marshall, Texas. The name “Marshallite” has been cited in print since at least 1864. Wikipedia: Marshall, TexasMarshall is a city in…
Martha or Martha Washington Bridge (lower level of George Washington Bridge)
The George Washington Bridge connects New York City to New Jersey and was opened in 1931. A second (lower) level of the bridge was opened in 1962. The upper level is sometimes called the…
Martini Shot (final film shot of day)
A "martini shot" is the last shot on a film or the last shot of the day for a film crew -- after which the crew can all celebrate with martinis. It's not known when the slang…
Marxette (female Marxist)
"Marxette" is an infrequently used term meaning a female Marxist. "Marxette-in-Chief VALERIE JARRETT Reportedly Gave Orders 9/11/12, Blocked Benghazi Rescue" was posted on the…
Marxocrat (Marxist + Democrat); Marxocratic
"Marxocrat" (Marxist + Democrat) is a term that some conservatives and Republicans use for Democrats who are politically aligned with Marxism. "Marxocrats" has been cited in…
Mary Ann Pan (Mary Ann Cake Pan)
Entry in progress -- B.P. The Cook's Thesaurus - Baking EquipmentMary Ann pan Notes: When inverted, cakes made with this pan have a large depression in the middle that can hold fillings.…
Mary Pickford (cocktail)
Mary Pickford (1892-1979) was a silent film star, nicknamed "America's Sweetheart." She married actor Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939), and it was probably during a 1922 trip to Cuba…
Maryland: Clam Thumper or Craw Thumper (nickname)
A person from Maryland was called a "Clam Thumper" or a "Craw Thumper in the 1800s. "Craw-thumper" was old slang for a Roman Catholic, and while this also applies to many…
Maryland: Old Line State (nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. (Oxford English Dictionary)Old Line State n. U.S. Maryland.1871 M. Schele de Vere Americanisms xii. 660 Maryland bears the proud title of Old-line State from the Old-Line…
Mask Debate
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Many people noticed that "mask debate" sounds like "masturbate," and "mask…
Mask Debater
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Many people noticed that "mask debate" sounds like "masturbate," and "mask…
Mask Mouth
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. "Mask mouth" -- like "meth mouth" -- is a term to describe the bad breath and possible gum…
Mask Trap (police trap for enforcing face mask use)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Police in some areas set up "mask traps," similar to "speed traps" for automobiles on a…
Maskhole (face mask + asshole)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. "Maskhole" (face mask + asshole) means someone who is a fanatic that everyone does not wear a mask.…
Maskist
Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: COVID-19 pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe…
Maskne (face mask + acne)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Some people developed skin problems from the masks. The portmanteau word "maskne" (face mask + acne)…
Masktard (face mask + retard)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. "Masktard" (face mask + retard) represents someone who wears a mask, or is a fanatic that everyone…
Mason (Fruit) Jar
John Landis Mason, of Brooklyn, patented the "Mason jar" on November 30, 1858. Early jars were sold as "Mason fruit jars." It's still with us today. I've found ads in…
Massachusetts: Bay State (nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. (Oxford English Dictionary)Bay State n. popular name in U.S. for the State of Massachusetts, originally the Colony of Massachusetts Bay; hence Bay Stater.1789 S. Davis…