American Spring
The "Arab Spring" revolutions of early 2011 led some to call for an "American Spring" to change the way the United States is governed. The term "American Spring" has…
American Stinker (American Thinker nickname)
American Thinker is a conservative blog that began in 2005. Some critics have dubbed it "American Stinker." "I'll bet the 'american stinker' nor 'townhall'…
American-in-Waiting
"American-in-waiting" is a term for a person who is in the United States and is waiting to be an American citizen or waiting for a work/study permit; similar names include…
American-Jewish Plymouth Rock (Lower East Side)
The Lower East Side of Manhattan has been dubbed the "American-Jewish Plymouth Rock." Many European Jews emigrated to the Lower East Side between 1880-1920, landing there similar to the…
Amerikkka or AmeriKKKa (America + Ku Klux Klan)
"Amerikkka" or "AmeriKKKa" (America + Ku Klux Klan) is a spelling of "America" used by those who think that the United States is racist and/or fascist. The spelling…
Ameritopia (America + utopia)
Conservative radio talk show host Mark Levin used the invented name of "Ameritopia" (America + utopia) to title his book Ameritopia: The Unmaking of America (2012). There are citations…
Ameritude (America + attitude)
The USA Freedom Kids performed on January 14, 2016 in Pensacola, Florida, at a political rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. To the tune of "Over There" (1917), they…
Amero (proposed North American currency)
The "amero" is the name of a proposed currency for the countries of North America (Canada, United States, Mexico), similar to the euro in Europe. The Canadian dollar, the United States…
Amhole (Amazon.com employee nickname)
Amazon.com is an Internet commerce company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington. Amazon's employees received the derogatory nickname of "Am-hole" (Amazon + asshole) in January…
Ammosexual (ammo + sexual)
An "ammosexual" (ammo + guns) is someone who loves ammo (ammunition) and guns. "Sexual" is a suffix in such terms ad "metrosexual" and "homosexual."…
Amquack (Amtrak nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Amtrak nicknames include "Amcrap," "Amcrash" and "Amtrash." Wikipedia: AmtrakThe National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing…
Amtrak of the Sky (nickname of various airlines)
Several airlines have been derided as "Amtrak of the Sky" or "Amtrak of the Skies." Amtrak is a passenger railroad service that has a mediocre reputation. "Tower Air:…
Amtrak Series or New Jersey Turnpike Series or I-95 Series or Liberty Series (Philadelphia vs. NY)
The 2009 baseball World Series involved the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. Nicknames for the World Series have been used since the still-popular 1920s term "subway…
Amtrak with Wings (Delta Airlines nickname)
The television show Late Night with David Letterman had this in a "Top 10 New Advertising Slogans for Delta Airlines" on July 16, 1987: "10. Delta: We're Amtrak with…
Amtrash (Amtrak nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Amtrak nicknames include "Amcrap," "Amcrash " and "Amquack." Wikipedia: AmtrakThe National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing…
An apple tree on every street (2013 movie explanation)
In the comedy film Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013), television news anchorman Ron Burgundy (played by actor Will Ferrell) takes a job with e 24-hour news channel in New York City.…
Anadama Bread
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Anadama breadAnadama bread is a traditional bread of New England made with white flour, cornmeal, molasses and sometimes rye flour. Origin of nameThere are…
Anchor Democrat (anchor baby + Democrat)
An "anchor baby" is the child of parents who are not U.S. citizens. The baby, if born in the United States, nevertheless becomes a U.S. citizen and is an "anchor" for bringing…
Anchorman or Anchor Man (America’s Anchorman)
A news anchorman (or anchorwoman) leads the program, introducing news reporters and commentators. The term "anchor man" has a long use in sports. In tug-of-war, the anchorman is the last…
Angel Bond
Investopedia defines an "angel bond" as a bond that has a lower interest rate because of the issuing company's high credit rating. "Angel bonds" are said to be the opposite…