Corpse (unintended and uncontrolled laughter on stage)
Wikipedia: Breaking characterIn theatre (especially in the illusionistic Western tradition), breaking character occurs when an actor ceases to maintain the illusion that they are identical with…
Corruptican or Corrupticon
"Corruptican" and "corrupticon" both refer to a "corrupt" politician. A "corruptican" usually refers to a "corrupt Republican."…
Corrupticut (corrupt + Connecticut)
The nickname "Corrupticut" ((corrupt + Connecticut) began in 2003, during the political troubles of Governor John G. Rowland. The New York (NY) Times published "The Nutmeg State…
Corruptocrat (corrupt bureaucrat); Corruptocracy
A "corruptocrat" is a "corrupt bureaucrat." A "corruptocracy" is a form of government inhabited by corruptocrats. "Corruptocracy" has been cited in print…
Corzined
Jon Corzine was chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, United States Senator from New Jersey (2001-2006), Governor of New Jersey (2006-2010), and CEO of MF Global (2010-2011). MF Global collapsed at…
Cosmopolitan (cocktail)
The "Cosmopolitan" cocktail (also called "Cosmo") was probably invented in San Francisco. It was popularized by Odeon bartender Toby Cecchini in the late 1980s. He recently…
Cost of Living
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Cost of livingCost of living is the cost of maintaining a certain standard of living. Changes in the cost of living over time are often operationalized in a…
Cottage Fries (Cottage Fried Potatoes)
"Cottage fries" are potatoes that sliced and often wedged. The origin of the "cottage" name is not known, but the fries are also called "home fries" and "house…
Cotton Candy (Candy Floss; Fairy Floss)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Cotton candyCotton candy (American English), candy floss (British English), or fairy floss (Australian English) is a form of spun sugar. Since it consists of…
Cotton-pickin’ Minute (Cotton-picking Minute)
"Now wait just a cotton-picking minute!" means the same as "Now wait just one damned minute!" There is no exact measure of time. "Well, here I am. Hey, just a…
COTUS (Cat Of The United States)
"COTUS" (Cat Of The United States) is a nickname acronym for a cat of the president of the United States. "First cat" is also sometimes used. "Cats in the White House:…
COTUS (Constitution Of The United States)
"COTUS" is an acronym for "Constitution Of The United States." The term "COTUS" was cited in print in 1948, but began to be popularly used since about 2000. Similar…
Counterfeit Alley (Canal Street & Midtown Manhattan)
"Counterfeit Alley" is the name of any place that sells counterfeit (fake) goods. Yes, that $5 "Gucci" bag or $5 "Rolex" watch can probably be found there. Some of the…
Counterfeit News Network (CNN nickname)
The Cable News Network (now called CNN) began in 1980 as the first all-news 24-hour television network. Some CNN critics have given the network the backronym (back acronym) of "Counterfeit…
Counterfeit Triangle (Canal Street area)
The "Counterfeit Triangle" area of Manhattan that sells counterfeit merchandise is bounded by Canal, Walker, Baxter and Centre Streets. The name "Counterfeit Alley" had been…
Counterfeitess
In 2013, Janet Yellen was appointed to be Chair of the Federal Reserve. The libertarian website LewRockwell.com and Ron Paul (author of 2009's
Countermoonbat
A "moonbat" is the political right's term for someone on the political left who holds extremists views. The website Moonbattery exposes "moonbats," who are opposed by…
Country Club Precinct (Police Precincts #100 and #112 in Queens)
A "country club precinct" is a police precinct that has very little crime -- policing it is like relaxing at a country club. Both the 100th Precinct in Queens (Rockaway Peninsula and the…
Country Club Republican (Country Club Conservative)
A "country club Republican" (or "country club conservative") has also been called a "cocktail conservative" or a "hot tub" Republican. The term "country…
Court of Public Opinion
The "court of public opinion" is not a court of law, but the opinion of the general public. Lawyers (and publicists) help their clients in court, but often also appear on television and…