Dollar Store of the Sky (Spirit Airlines nickname)
Spirit Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier. Some people have called it "Dollar Store in/of the Sky" or "Dollar Store of the Skies." "Flying Spirit's…
Spirit Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier. Some people have called it "Dollar Store in/of the Sky" or "Dollar Store of the Skies." "Flying Spirit's…
"When my money low, I don't feel good. I think I'm a dollarbetic" (usually shown spoken by Baby Yoda) is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Dollarbetic"…
A "dollarocracy" means rule by those people who possess dollars. The term "dollarocracy" was used in the New York (NY) Leader in 1855 and the New York (NY) Ledger in 1860.…
The Dominican Day Parade began as a small celebration in Washington Heights in 1982. Now, it's held each August on Fifth Avenue and is one of New York's largest ethnic parades.…
"Don't block the box!" was a 1980s campaign to end gridlock in New York City. Drivers were reminded that "blocking the box" (an intersection, usually with white lines…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was formed in 1973 to combat drug smuggling. The DEA nickname "Don't Expect Anything" has been cited in print since at least 1988. The…
New York City has a Department of Environmental Protectionn (DEP); many states also have DEPs. DEP has been nicknamed "Don't Expection Protection" by many activists who claim that…
"Donuts" are not "do nuts," but some people think there should be "donotnuts" or "don'tnuts" (for "do not nuts" or "don't…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: DonburiDonburi (丼, literally "bowl", also abbreviated to "don" as a suffix, less commonly spelled "domburi") is a Japanese…
Guy Fieri, a restaurateur and Food Network personality, opened Guy's American Kitchen & Bar (220 West 44th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues) in New York City in the fall of 2012.…
"Donkeycrat" (Democratic donkey + Democrat) is an infrequently used and generally derogatory term for a Democrat. "Donkeycrat" has been cited in print since at least 1929. 27…
A "donnoli" or ""danolli" is a hybrid of a donut and a cannoli. Psycho Donuts (Bay area, CA) introduced the "danolli" in August 2013. Zagat explained: "A…
The term "donor maintenance" became news during the Presidential administration of Bill Clinton. Bob Woodward wrote in the Washington (DC) Post on March 2, 1997: "While Clinton…
"Donuts" are not "do nuts," but some people think there should be "donotnuts" or "don'tnuts" (for "do not nuts" or "don't…
Entry in progress -- B.P. > Can anyone cite a historic reference to when the police started to be => associated with donuts? Is this an invention of the 1960's?That may be, but my sense…
A "doomer" (a term perhaps influenced by baby "boomer") is a person who believes in oncoming gloom and doom. The message board of PeakOil.com has used the term…
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterDisturbed@lunaticoutpostDoomtards are starting to spaz: Did I miss something important? http://bit.ly/bGDmnM8:22 AM - 3 Feb 2010 TwitterJudith…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Halloween-related nights include Cabbage Night, Chalk Night, Corn Night, Devil's Night, Gate Night, Goosey Night, Mischief Night, Moving Night and Soap Night.…
A "doorbuster" (also "door-buster" or "door buster") is a sale on goods that is so low-priced that customers will wait for the store to open and seemingly break down…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Doorman (profession)A doorman (also porter in British English) is an individual hired to provide courtesy and security services at a residential building or…