Hallowthanksmas (Halloween + Thanksgiving + Christmas)
"Hallowthanksmas" (or "Hallothanksmas") is a portmanteau word that combines the holidays of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Many people have noticed that when school…
Haloodie (halal + foodie)
"Haloodie" (halal + foodie) is a term that appears to have been coined by Halal Food Festival founder Imran Kausar. "We had a little think about it and decided that you are all halal…
HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)
"HALT" stands for "Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired" and is used in many Alcoholics Anonymous programs. If a person is feeling one of these HALT symptoms, that person is likely to…
Ham and Eggs
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Ham and eggsHam and eggs are a popular combination of foods often served as a breakfast meal in some English-speaking countries; the similar bacon and eggs are…
Ham Sandwich
The ham sandwich -- cited in print from at least 1806 -- has long been one of the most popular sandwiches. The "sandwich" was named in England, and ham sandwiches were very popular in…
Ham Tetrazzini
Luisa Tetrazzini (1871-1940) was an Italian lyric coloratura soprano who had an enormous popularity in America from the 1900s-1920s. Several dishes were named after her, including: . Turkey…
Hamburger (a full etymology)
New York City's German immigrants helped to introduce "Hamburger steak" (later simply "hamburger") to America. Wikipedia: HamburgerAlthough Hamburg, Germany is credited for…
Hamburger Bun
Walt A. Anderson is sometimes credited with inventing the hamburger bun for the White Castle restaurant in 1921. Oscar Weber Bilby of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is sometimes credited for putting the first…
Hamburger Disease (hemolytic uremic syndrome)
"Hamburger disease" (hemolytic uremic syndrome) was named after disease outbreaks at McDonald's restaurants in 1982 and was popularized by E. coli outbreaks at Jack in the Box…
Hamburger Restaurant
There is some debate about when the first "hamburger restaurant" -- not merely a hamburger stand -- opened for business. Louis' Lunch of New Haven, Connecticut, claims to have…
Hamburger with everything; Hot Dog with everything; Pizza with everything
A food with "everything" means with lots of additions piled onto it. This post is based on the work of Ben Zimmer and his September 20, 2011 Language Log article, "Shel Silverstein…
Hamdog (hamburger + hot dog)
A "hamdog" is a combination of a hamburger and a hot dog. Mark Murray of Perth (Australia) patented and also trademarked "hamdog," which he says was invented in 2004. A hot dog…
Hamlet on the Hudson (Hamlet of the Hudson)
New York Governor Mario Cuomo gave the keynote speech at the 1984 Democratic National Convention, and he was strongly considered a presidential candidate in 1988 and 1992, but he never ran. Cuomo…
Hammunition (ham + ammunition)
"Hammunition" (ham + ammunition) was the "Fake Word of the Day" on the blog Dougtionary in 2008, where it meant "food thrown in a food fight." In 2013, the company…
Hamptons West (Far Rockaway)
Far Rockaway in Queens has called itself "Hamptons West" since 2001, largely from promotion by Queens Borough President Helen Marshall. The Hamptons are the expensive vacation areas on…
Hand Money Over (HMO nickname)
Many people have found that health maintenance organizations (HMOs) are expensive. The HMO backronym (back acronym) of "Hand Money Over" has been cited in print since at least 1996.…
Handwich (hand + sandwich)
"Handwich" (hand + sandwich) is a term that various eating establishments have given to their food. "Handwich" has been infrequently used and the food items are not standard.…
Hangman’s Elm or Hanging Tree (English Elm in Washington Square Park)
The Hangman's Elm or Hanging Tree is the elm in the northwest corner of Washington Square Park. It's said to be over 300 years old. It is also said that several hangings occurred from…
Hangover (Hang-over)
A hangover (also spelled "hang over" and "hang-over") often results from the over-consumption of alcoholic beverages. "Hang over" meaning something "hanging…
Hangover Breakfast
A "hangover" is a result of drinking too much; a "hangover breakfast" is the first meal taken after a night's drinking spree. The term "hangover breakfast" is…