District of Corruption (Washington, D.C. nickname)
The United States capital of Washington, District of Columbia ("DC"), has been nicknamed the "District of Corruption" since at least 1951. The "District of Corruption"…
District of Criminals (Washington, D.C. nickname)
The United States capital of Washington, District of Columbia ("DC"), has been nicknamed the "District of Criminals" since at least 1992. The "criminals" term usually…
District of Cunts (Washington, D.C. nickname)
The United States capital of Washington, District of Columbia ("DC"), has been nicknamed the "District of Cunts" since at least 2009. The nickname was popularized on the…
Ditcher, Quick & Hyde (fictitious divorce law firm)
"Dewey, Cheatham & Howe" is a jocular fictitious law/accounting/consulting firm name. "Ditcher, Quick & Hyde" is a jocular fictitious divorce law firm name.…
Dittohead (Ditto Head)
Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh often had callers who were very happy to be on the air to talk with him; Limbaugh would tell the callers "ditto," or that he was also happy…
Dive Bar (Dive)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Dive barA dive bar, or simply a dive, is a downmarket drinking establishment serving a working class (or poorer) clientele. The term "dive" dates from…
Division, Exclusion and Inequality (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or DEI backronym)
"Division, Exclusion and Inequality" (a backronym or back acronym of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or DEI) has been printed on many images. The backronym reflects a belief that DEI…
Division, Exclusion and Intolerance (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or DEI backronym)
"Division, Exclusion and Intolerance" is a backronym or back acronym of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (or DEI). The backronym reflects a belief that DEI rewards people based on a…
Divorce Cake
Entry in progress -- B.P. New York (NY) TimesFebruary 13, 2005O.K., It's Over. So Now Let's Party.By RACHEL DODES (...)Sylvia Weinstock, master of the wedding cake - she made the 10-foot…
Diworsification (diversification + worse)
"Diworsification" (diversification + worse) is diversification for the worse. Diversification is often sought so that one doesn't have the high risk of "all the eggs in one…
DLTDHYOTWO (Don’t Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out)
"Don't let the door hit you on the way out" is a sarcastic expression said to someone in business or in politics who is leaving business or politics. A spring door can hit someone in…
Do a Brodie
On July 23, 1886, Steve Brodie jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge, survived, and achieved instant fame. Some books state that this was a hoax and that Brodie never jumped, but David Shulman of Brooklyn…
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…