Terror Vandalism
A bomb exploded in a trash can at West 23rd Street, in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, on September 17, 2016. The Fox News Channel's Geraldo Rivera called it "terror…
1960s: Fun City
Terroracism (terror + racism); Terroracist (terror + racist)
"Terroracism" (terror + racism) and "terroracist" (terror + racist) combine the undesirable qualities of a "terrorist" and a "racist" into single terms.…
Terrorganda (terror + propaganda)
"Terrorganda" (terror + propaganda) occurs when a government tells its citizens to prepare for an often unspecified terror threat, as the United States did in August 2013 when it closed…
Test Kitchen
Entry in progress -- B.P. WIkipedia: Test KitchenA test kitchen is a kitchen used for the process of developing new kinds of food. On the largest scale, they are run by the research and development…
Test of a Champion (Belmont Stakes)
The Belmont Stakes (the final leg of the Triple Crown in horseracing) is called the "Test of the Champion" or the "Test of a Champion." The term "Test of the Champion"…
Tetrazzini (Chicken Tetrazzini; Turkey Tetrazzini; Spaghetti Tetrazzini)
Luisa Tetrazzini (1871-1940) was an Italian lyric coloratura soprano who had an enormous popularity in America from the 1900s-1920s. Several dishes were named after her, including: . Turkey…
Tex Appeal
The "Greater Tuna" trilogy of comedies about the fictitious town of Tuna, Texas declares that it's "The Comedy with 'Tex Appeal.'" "Tex Appeal"…
Tex-Mex (cuisine)
"Tex-Mex" (never "Mex-Tex") became popular in the 1960s as the name of a cuisine. (Oxford English Dictionary)Tex-Mex, a. and n.Also Texmex. A Texan style of cooking using…
Tex-Mex Addict or Mex Addict (cuisine enthusiast)
Taco Cabana aired 2012 commercials with its spokesperson wearing a "Mex addict" T-shirt. A "Tex-Mex addict" (or "Mex addict") is someone who crazes Tex-Mex cuisine.…
Tex-Mex Mile or Mexican Food Mile or Taco Row (South First Street, Austin)
Austin's South First Street has about a dozen Mexican food establishments (restaurants/bakeries), all independently owned. South First has been called "Taco Row" (first cited in…
Texaholic (Texas + -aholic)
"Texaholic" (Texas + -aholic) is a word that has been printed on many images. The term usually means a person who loves Texas, but can also mean someone from Texas who drinks a lot of…
Texalina (Texas + Carolina) barbecue
Both Texas and North Carolina have important barbecue traditions. "I win all debates, Tom, when I serve 'em a Texalina or Carolas barbecue that combines the best of both" was written…
Texana or Texiana or Texicana (“all things Texas”)
America has "Americana," so Texas has -- ? Three words have historically been used to describe "all things Texas" -- Texana, Texiana and Texicana. "Texiana" and…
Texaplex
"Texaplex" was trademarked in October 2008 by David Winans of David Winans GMAC Real Estate. A "Texaplex" video was made about Texas real estate that was distributed on YouTube…
Texarkanian (inhabitant of Texarkana)
"Texarkanian” is the name of an inhabitant of Texarkana, Texas (and Texarkana, Arkansas as well). The name “Texarkanan” has been cited in print since at least February 1889 and…
Texartini (cocktail)
The Iguana Grill on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas, has a drink called the "Texartini." The Iguana Grill doesn't state the Texartini's ingredients, but provides a fictitious…
Texas 1015 Onion & Texas SpringSweet Onion
Entry in progress -- B.P. H-E-B Food DictionaryTexas 1015 Onions: Just in time for spring! Sweet and juicy Texas 1015 onions have arrived at H-E-B and are perfect for sandwiches, salads, salsas and…
Texas Adultery Law (lawyer joke)
The origin of this lawyer joke in unknown, but if adultery is punishable by a shotgun death, it must take place in Texas. The end of the joke doesn't quite make sense. Why wouldn't a…
Texas Apple Delight (cocktail)
Texas Apple Delight is a simple cocktail that mixes rum, apple juice and Gatorade. The drink appears in print in the 2000s and is of unknown origin. The WebtenderTexas Apple DelightIngredients:1…
Texas Basement (an attic)
Most homes in Texas don't have basements. The water table and the soil prevent it. A "Texas basement" is an attic. International Real Estate Digest: USA/TexasWhy don't Texas…