Do-Nothing Congress
The 80th United States Congress (March 3, 1947-January 3, 1949), controlled by the Republicans, was frequently called by the minority Democrats as the "Do-Nothing Congress." The term…
DoBro (Downtown Brooklyn)
"DoBro" is a neighborhood nickname for "Downtown Brooklyn." The nickname has been used in the Brooklyn Downtown Star since at least February 2006. Brooklyn Downtown StarDateline…
Doc Shock
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") was widely promoted by President Barack Obama with, "If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor. Period."…
Dock-walloper
New York City was once known for its ports. A "dock walloper" is a loafer on those docks. (Oxford English Dictionary)dock-walloper (U.S.), a casual labourer engaged at docks and…
Doctor Doom or Dr. Doom (economic pessimist)
Many bearish economists have been given the nickname "Dr. Doom." Henry Kaufman was the first such "Dr. Doom," having acquired the nickname by at least 1981. Conrad Vane wrote…
Doctor Google (Dr. Google)
"Doctor Google" or "Dr. Google" describes when a person uses the internet (especially the search engine Google) to find medical advice. That advice might be helpful, or might be…
Doctor of Democracy
Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh first called himself the "Doctor of Democracy" in April 1993. The title was meant to show that Limbaugh promotes freedom and liberty…
Doctors’ Row (or, Irish Fifth Avenue)
There are three "Doctors' Rows." One is at 122nd Street in Harlem, and the other is at Alexander Avenue (also called "Irish Fifth Avenue") in the Bronx. Both names are…
Documented Instance of Public Eating (DIPE)
"Documented Instance of Public Eating" (DIPE) appeared in the February 2011 New York (NY) Times, with the new term credited to film publicist Jeremy Walker. Walker had noticed that the…
Documents Hopelessly Lost or Drivers Hopelessly Lost (DHL Express backronymic nickname)
DHL Express is an international express mail service. "DHL" stands for the initials of its original partners Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn. DHL has been given the…
Dodger Way (Dodgers’ Way)
"The Dodger Way" (or "The Dodgers' Way") refers to the philosophies of the Brooklyn Dodgers (later the Los Angeles Dodgers) baseball team. Elements of the "Dodger…
Doesn’t Even Leave The Airport or Doesn’t Ever Leave The Airport (Delta backronymic nickname)
Delta Air Lines was founded in 1924 and became one of the world's largest airlines. The Delta backronymic (back acronym) nickname that's popularly used is "Don't/Doesn't…
Dog and Phoney Show (Dog and Phony Show)
Politics has sometimes been called a "dog and pony show." This is sometimes also expressed as "dog and phony show" (or "dog and phoney show"), describing an event…
Dog and Phony Show (Dog and Phoney Show)
Politics has sometimes been called a "dog and pony show." This is sometimes also expressed as "dog and phony show" (or "dog and phoney show"), describing an event…
Dog Walker
Jennifer Lopez played a "dog walker" in her movie Monster-in-Law (2005). New York City has had "dog walkers" (usually women) for about a century. The first citation is in the…
Dogcatcher Elections (“Couldn’t get elected dog catcher”)
Stray dogs were a big problem in the 19th century. A city would elect a "dog catcher" (or "dogcatcher"), who would round up these dogs in a "dog wagon." (A lunch cart…
Doggie Bag
According to legend, the "doggie bag" tradition started with the steakhouses on Manhattan's east side. Who could finish all that good food? Why let it go to waste? Why not take home…
Doguero (hot dog vendor)
Entry in progress -- B.P. A Way with WordsDogueroPosted by grantbarrett on October 8, 2011New York seems to have a doguero on every street corner. Grant shares this Spanglish term for “a hot dog…
Dollar Diplomacy
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Dollar DiplomacyDollar Diplomacy is the term used to describe the effort of the United States — particularly under President William Howard Taft — to…
Dollar Menu (Value Menu)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Value menuA value menu is a group of items on a fast food restaurant menu that are designed to be the least expensive items available. In the US, the items are…