Coronadulting (coronavirus + adulting)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic led to the terms "coronadult" (coronavirus + adult) and "coronadulting" (coronavirus + adulting). "Why are you acting like a Coronateen…
Coronagate (coronavirus + -gate)
Wikipedia: 2019-20 coronavirus outbreakThe 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome…
Coronageddon (coronavirus + Armageddon)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was viewed as an Armageddon by many, resulting in the portmanteau term "Coronageddon" (coronavirus + Armageddon). "Coronageddon" was posted on…
Coronapocalypse (coronavirus + apocalypse)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was viewed as an apocalypse by many, resulting in the portmanteau term "coronapocalypse" (coronavirus + apocalypse). "Yep, coronapocalypse or not,…
Coronatarian (coronavirus + authoritarian)
The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic helped to create the portmanteau word "coronatarian," meaning "coronavirus" and either "vegetarian" or…
Coronatarian (coronavirus + vegetarian)
The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic helped to create the portmanteau word "coronatarian," meaning "coronavirus" and either "vegetarian" or…
Coronawirus or Corona Wirus (variant pronunciation of “coronavirus”)
The 2019-20 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in much talk about a vaccine. Some people mocked "virus" as "wirus," and "vaccine" as "waccine" or…
Coronial (someone conceived during the time of the coronavirus)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic led to quarantines, and many people speculated that there would be a baby boom nine months later. The generation was referred to as "Coronial."…
Corporat or CorpoRat (corporate/corporation + rat)
"Corporat" or "corpoRat" (corporate/corporation + rat) is a derogatory term implying that corporations (and the people who work for corporations) are rats. "CorpoRat"…
Corporate Comedian
A "corporate comedian" is -- according to the original definition -- a professional comedian who performs at business functions. The comedian can make fun of the business and the industry…
Corporate News Network (CNN nickname)
Cable News Network (CNN) began in 1980 as the first all-news television channel. Some critics of CNN have claimed that the network promotes global corporations and the "New World Order."…
Corporatocracy (corporation + democracy)
"Corporatocracy" (corporation + democracy) means a government run by (usually large and global) corporations. The term has been cited in print since at least 1974 and 1990, but has been…
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…