Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT)
A "desk appearance ticket" (DAT) has nothing to do with a desk's appearance. In New York City, many people arrested for misdemeanors and “E” felonies are ordered to appear for…
Deskfast (desk + breakfast)
"Deskfast" (desk + breakfast) is a breakfast eaten at an office desk. The breakfast usually consists of simply prepared, ready-to-eat foods. Fantastic Foods of Petaluma, California,…
Desnuda (nude)
Entry in progress -- B.P. The Village Voice (New York, NY)SMOKED FISH AT DESNUDABY SARAH DIGREGORIO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2009(...)122 E. Seventh St.New York, NY 10009212-254-3515www.desnudany.com…
Dessertery (dessert + bakery/eatery)
A "dessertery" (dessert + bakery/eatery) is a bakery/restaurant that specializes in desserts. The name appears to have been coined by Sneaky Sweets, advertising as the "The…
Destination Bartender
A "destination restaurant" is a restaurant that people who don't live in the neighborhood go out of their way to dine at. A "destination bartender" is a bartender so good…
Destination Restaurant
A "destination restaurant" is a restaurant that draws people from beyond its neighborhood to specifically eat there. Destination restaurants can be theme restaurants or high quality…
Destructocrat (destruction + Democrat)
"Destructocrat" (destruction + Democrat) is a political term used by those who believe that Democrats are destroying the United States. "Destructocrat" has been cited in print…
Destructoporn
"Destructoporn" (or "destructo-porn") is the filming or photographing of the destruction of a building. The building might have had some historic community or personal value, or…
Detailee
A "detailee" is a government employee on assignment or loan. The White House, for example, uses many "detailees" from other government agencies. The term "detailee"…
Detroitification
Detroit, Michigan, was once a prosperous industrial city; the primary business was automobiles and Detroit was called the "Motor City." However, there was a long slide in the health of…
Detroitocrat (Detroit + Democrat)
The city of Detroit, Michigan, was mostly run by members of the Democratic Party in the 50 years before Detroit declared for bankruptcy on July 18, 2013. "Detroitocrat" can mean a Detroit…
Devil’s Food Cake
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Devil's food cakeDevil's food cake is a rich, chocolate layer cake. Devil's food cake is aptly considered a counterpart to angel cake, that is…
Devil’s Lettuce (marijuana)
Amsinckia tessellata is a species of fiddleneck known by many names, including "devil's lettuce." This name was used in the book A Flora of California (1943) by Willis Linn Jepson.…
Devil’s Metal (silver nickname)
Nickel has long been called the "devil's copper" or the "devil's metal." Copper is called "Kupfer" in German and nickel is "Kupfernickel." The…
Devil’s Night or Devils’ Night (October 30th)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Halloween-related nights include Cabbage Night, Chalk Night, Corn Night, Doorbell Night, Gate Night, Goosey Night, Mischief Night, Moving Night and Soap Night.…
Devil’s Playhouse (Webster Hall)
Webster Hall, at 125 East 11th Street in Manhattan, was built in 1886 and has held some notorious events. "WEBSTER HALL -- The Devil's Playhouse" was advertised in the January 1918…
Dewey, Cheatham & Howe (fictitious law/accounting/consulting firm)
Entry in progress -- B.P. "Ditcher, Quick & Hyde" is a jocular fictitious divorce law firm name. Wikipedia: Dewey, Cheatem & HoweDewey, Cheatem & Howe ("Do we cheat…
Dewey, Huey and Louie (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…
Dextrosphere (right blogosphere)
"Dextrosphere" is the politically "right blogosphere." ("Dextro-" is Latin for "right.") The term "dextrosphere" has been cited in print since at…
DFL (Dead Fucking Last)
"DFL" stands for "Dead Fucking Last." The term "DFL" is used in running and in many other sports. "DFL" has been cited in print since at least 1986, when it…