Joe Taxpayer or John Taxpayer (Jane Taxpayer)
"Joe Taxpayer" or "John Taxpayer" (also "Jane Taxpayer") is a generic name for a citizen who pays taxes. "John Taxpayer" is cited in print since 1920 and…
Joe Voter or John Voter (Jane Voter)
"Joe Voter” or “John Voter” (also “Jane Voter") is a generic name for a voter. "John J. and Mary Jane Voter" was cited in print in 1926. "John Voter" was cited…
Joos (spelling of “Jews”)
"Joo" is a spelling of the word "Jew," usually given in the plural as "Joos" or "Jooos" or "Joooos." The spelling "J-O-O" was popularized…
Jubilee Day (June 19th)
"Jubilee Day" is June 19th, also called "Juneteenth". Other names for this day are "Black Independence Day," Emancipation Day" and "Freedom Day." The…
Juneteenth (June 19th, or Emancipation Day)
"Juneteenth" is the name that has been used at least by 1890 for June 19, 1865. This day is also called "Emancipation Day" because it officially ended slavery in Texas. Other…
Junket
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wiktionary: junketNounjunket (plural junkets)1.(obsolete) A basket.2.A type of cream cheese, originally made in a rush basket; later, a food made of sweetened curds or…
K.I.S.S. (Keep It Short and Simple)
"KISS" (also called the "KISS principle" or "KISS system") usually stands for "Keep It Simple, Stupid." Like the harmless kiss, the KISS principle -- used in…
K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple and Straightforward)
"KISS" (also called the "KISS principle" or "KISS system") usually stands for "Keep It Simple, Stupid." Like the harmless kiss, the KISS principle -- used in…
K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Silly)
"KISS" (also called the "KISS principle" or "KISS system") usually stands for "Keep It Simple, Stupid." Like the harmless kiss, the KISS principle -- used in…
K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid)
"KISS" (also called the "KISS principle" or "KISS system") usually stands for "Keep It Simple, Stupid." Like the harmless kiss, the KISS principle -- used in…
K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Sweetie)
"KISS" (also called the "KISS principle" or "KISS system") usually stands for "Keep It Simple, Stupid." Like the harmless kiss, the KISS principle -- used in…
K.I.S.S. (Keep It Small and Simple)
"KISS" (also called the "KISS principle" or "KISS system") usually stands for "Keep It Simple, Stupid." Like the harmless kiss, the KISS principle -- used in…
K.I.S.S. (Keep It Stupid Simple)
"KISS" (also called the "KISS principle" or "KISS system") usually stands for "Keep It Simple, Stupid." Like the harmless kiss, the KISS principle -- used in…
Kafkatrapping
"Kafkatrapping" (Kafka + trapping) was coined by the blog Armed and Dangerous on July 18, 2010, and popularized by the blog Legal Insurrection on September 1, 2013. The term's name…
Kakistocracy
"Kakistocracy" is from the Greek kakistos (worst) and means a government by the worst men. The word "kakistocracy" is not found in ancient Greek and was coined as an opposite…
Kickback
Entry in progress -- B.P. Merriam Webster's Online DictionaryMain Entry: kick·back Pronunciation: \ˈkik-ˌbak\Function: noun Date: 19201 : a sharp violent reaction2 : a return of a part of a…
Kosher-19 (kosher + COVID-19)
"Kosher-19" is a blend of "kosher" and "COVID-19." An organization called Kosher19 delivered kosher meals during the COViD-19 (coronavirus) pandemic in 2020.…
Kossack (Daily Kos community member)
The Daily Kos is a progressive political blog, founded in 2002 by Markos Moulitsas. The blog gets its name from the second syllable of the name "Markos." Members of the Daily Kos…
Kung Flu (kung fu + flu)
"Kung Flu" (kung fu + flu) became a popular term during the 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak (first identified in Wuhan, Hubei, China), but the term is from the 1970s. The 1968 flu pandemic…
Labor-Electoral Complex
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave a speech before the Economic Club of New York on December 18, 2013, in one of his final acts of his twelve years in office. Bloomberg spoke about the…