SXSW (Somebody buy Some Whataburger)
The annual South by Southwest (SXSW) festival takes place in Austin, Texas (usually in March). On March 7, 2014, the Texas-based Whataburger humburger chain posted on Twitter: "#SXSW stands…
New York City
Synagondo (synagogue + condo)
Several New York City synagogues no longer have congregations to stay operating; the buildings are sometimes turned into condos. New condominium apartments are sometimes built around a…
Syracuse: “Orange in the Apple” (Syracuse University Orange slogan in the Big Apple)
New York State doesn't have a major college sports team, such as Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. Syracuse…
Syracuse: New York’s College Team (Syracuse University slogan)
New York State doesn't have a major college sports team, such as Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. Syracuse…
Syracuse: Salt City (nickname); Salt Potato
An early nickname for Syracuse was "Salt City" because of its role in the salt trade. Wikipedia: Syracuse, New YorkSyracuse (/ˈsɪrəkjuːs/ or local /ˈsɛrəkjuːs/) is a city in and…
Syracuse: Sewercuse (nickname)
The city of Syracuse, New York -- also Syracuse University -- is sometimes given the unflattering nickname of "Sewercuse" (sewer + Syracuse). "In winter, it's Siberacuse, spring…
Systemically Important Financial Institution (SIFI)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Systemically important financial institutionSystemically important financial institutions (SIFI) are financial institutions that are deemed systemically…
Szechuan Fire (pun on “set you on fire”)
Sichuan/Szechuan/Szechwan cuisine can be spicy. "Szechuan" can sound like "set you on." Many restaurants and restaurant dishes/sauces have been named…
Szechwan Fire (pun on “set you on fire”)
Sichuan/Szechuan/Szechwan cuisine can be spicy. "Szechuan" can sound like "set you on." Many restaurants and restaurant dishes/sauces have been named…
T-Dot or Tdot (Toronto, Canada nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Toronto nicknames include "Big Smoke," "Broadway North," "Centre of the Universe," "Hogtown," "Hollywood North,"…
T-triple-P (titles, power, pork and patronage)
"T-triple-P" is New York State government slang for "titles, power, pork and patronage." The acronym was coined by Brooklyn Democratic State Senate Leader John Sampson on July…
T.J. Smaxx (T.J. Maxx nickname)
T.J. Maxx is a retailer with over 900 stores, founded in 1976 in Framingham, Massachusetts. The T.J. Maxx nickname "T.J. Smaxx" has been cited in print since at least 1993, but has been…
T.O. (Toronto, Canada nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Toronto nicknames include "Big Smoke," "Broadway North," "Centre of the Universe," "Hogtown," "Hollywood North,"…
Ta-kill-ya (tequila)
"Ta-kill-ya" is one of several nicknames for "tequila." The nickname is said when the tequila is strong. Google BooksMister White Eyesa novel by Herbert GoldNew York: Arbor…
Tablecloth Barbecue (Tablecloth BBQ)
Barbecue is often served in a shack -- and not at a fancy restaurant. The main barbecue feature is a barbecue pit and the smoke that it adds to the food; this style of cooking can't be made in…
Tabloid Headlines (“FORD TO CITY: DROP DEAD”)
The New York Post, the Daily News and New York Newsday are tabloid newspapers that have had memorable headlines. On many days, the headlines are the same for the same story. NEW YORK POST HEADLINE:…
Taco
The taco is the quintessential Mexican sandwich. It's a major part of Tex-Mex cuisine and is first cited in English (1901) in a book about Mexico City. Wikipedia: TacoA taco is a traditional…
Taco Breath (Burrito Breath; Enchilada Breath; Jalapeño Breath)
"Taco breath" (less frequently given as "burrito breath" or "enchilada breath" or "jalapeño breath") is what happens when one eats tacos (or burritos or…
Taco Guts
"Taco guts" is another term for "taco filling" -- the stuff placed inside the taco shell. "Taco guts" has been cited in print since at least 2003, but has been used…
Taco Hell (Taco Bell nickname)
Taco Bell fast food restaurants have been nicknamed "Taco Hell" since at least the 1980s. The nickname comes from the inexpensive ingredients used to make the food (the opposite of food…