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…
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" 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) is a term that some conservatives and Republicans use for Democrats who are politically aligned with Marxism. "Marxocrats" has been cited in…
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 (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…
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…
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…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Many people noticed that "mask debate" sounds like "masturbate," and "mask…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Many people noticed that "mask debate" sounds like "masturbate," and "mask…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
Massachusetts has a long reputation as a high tax state, although several studies over many years have shown that it's far from the highest tax state. The state nickname of…
Massapequa, on Long Island, New York, has a large Italian population, and there are many pizzerias. It also has a large Jewish population. Massapequa has been nicknamed…