Curry Hill (curry + Murray Hill)
The Indian restaurant "Curry in a Hurry," at Lexington Avenue and 28th Street, helped give rise to the neighborhood nickname "Curry Hill." The neighborhood is just south of…
Curtain Call
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Curtain callA curtain call (often known as a walkdown or a final bow) occurs at the end of a performance when one or more performers return to the stage to be…
CutGo (cut-as-you-go)
Entry in progress -- B.P. PAYGO (pay-as-you-go) CBS News - Political HotsheetSeptember 30, 2010 3:27 PM Boehner Proposes "CutGo" to Counter Dems' "Pay Go"Posted by…
Cutlery, Pokelery, Scooplery (knives, forks, spoons)
The knife, fork and spoon constitute "cutlery," but many people believe that only the knife qualifies at cutlery because it "cuts." Forks have sometimes been called…
Cutlery, Stablery, Scooplery (knives, forks, spoons)
The knife, fork and spoon constitute "cutlery," but many people believe that only the knife qualifies at cutlery because it "cuts." Forks have sometimes been called…
Cycologist (someone who rides or repairs bicycles)
"Cycologist" sounds like "psychologist," but means a "cycling" or "spinning" teacher/instructor. "Cycle clinics with 'cycologist' Mal…
Cycologist (spinning instructor)
"Cycologist" sounds like "psychologist," but means a "cycling" or "spinning" teacher/instructor. "Cycle clinics with 'cycologist' Mal…
Cycology (study of bicycles)
"Cycologist" sounds like "psychologist," but means a "cycling" or "spinning" teacher/instructor. "Cycle clinics with 'cycologist' Mal…
Cyprus Virus
The term "Cyprus virus" refers to the European Union's treatment of Cyprus's financial problems. The term was coined in the Financial Times on May 19, 2013: "Nuno Amado,…
Cyprused or Cyprussed (to have bank accounts taken)
Cyrpus suffered a banking crisis in 2013; many people with money in the bank had a portion of that taken from them. The term"Cyprussed" has been cited in print since at least March 20,…
Czexit (Czech Republic + exit)
"Brexit” (Great Britain/British + exit) is a word created to define a possible British exit from the eurozone. "Brexit" has been cited in print since at least May 2012. A similar…
D-fence (“defense” sign)
"D fence" signs are popular at football and basketball games The letter "D" and a picture of a white picket fence spell "defense" and are displayed by stadium fans…
Dachshund Sausage
It is sometimes said (incorrectly) that before the food was called a "hot dog," it was called a "dachshund sausage." It's said (incorrectly) that the term "dachshund…
Dadvertising (dad + advertising)
"Dadvertising" (dad + advertising) is advertising that features fathers. Sometimes the advertising is aimed at fathers making a purchase for themselves (power tools, for example),…
Dagwood Sandwich
Entry in progress -- B.P. The long list of the names of sandwiches served on long rolls includes blimpie, bomber, Cuban (medianoche), garibaldi, gondola, grinder, hero, hoagie, Italian, jawbreaker,…
Daily BS (Daily Beast nickname)
The Daily Beast is an American news website. Some critics have dubbed it the "Daily BS" (daily bullshit). "@thedailybeast The daily BS fight is exhausting" was posted on Twitter…
Daily Crapper (Daily Caller nickname)
Daily Caller is a conservative news and opinion website that was founded in 2010. Some critics have dubbed it "Daily Crapper." "They should just rename it 'The Daily…
Daily Fail (Daily Mail nickname)
ENtry in progress -- B.P.Daily Mail Wikipedia: Daily MailThe Daily Mail is a British daily conservative, middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published…
Daily Kooks (Daily Kos nickname)
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." Critics of the blog have called…
Daily Least (Daily Beast nickname)
The Daily Beast is an American news website. Some critics have dubbed it the "Daily Least." "@TheDailyBeast considers Charlie Sheen quitting Twitter a Top 10 news story. The Daily…