Hashtivist (hashtag + activist)
"Hashtag activism" (activism that uses a Twitter hashtag to promote a cause) has been cited in print since 2009. In March 2014, a hashtag activist used "#CancelColbert" to…
Hat and T-shirt Victory
A "hat and T-shirt" victory is one where the players are given hats and T-shirts for their accomplishment. ESPN columnist and former New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi explained…
Hatriot (hate + patriot)
"Hatriot" (hate + patriot) was used in the 1990s by football fans deriding the NFL's New England Patriots. The term became popular in 2004 and especially during the "tea…
Have Yachts (from “haves and have nots”)
The world has "haves" (the rich) and "have nots" (the poor). A new category is sometimes added -- the "have yachts" (mega-rich). A battle between the "haves"…
Having Anger Towards Everyone Reaching Success (“haters” backronym)
"H.A.T.E.R.S.: Having Anger Towards Everyone Reaching Success" is a popular backronym (back acronym) that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters, T-shirts and ecards.…
Hawaii Five-O (Chinese dish)
Hawaii Five-O was an American police procedural drama series that aired from 1968 to 1980. The series was revived in 2010. The Chinese dish of "Hawaii Five-O" (often called “Hawaii…
Hawaii Four-O (Chinese dish)
Hawaii Five-O was an American police procedural drama series that aired from 1968 to 1980. The series was revived in 2010. The Chinese dish of "Hawaii Five-O" (often called "Hawaii…
Hawaiian Pizza (Toast Hawaii)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Hawaiian pizzaHawaiian pizza is a pizza which usually consists of a cheese and tomato base with pieces of ham and pineapple. Some versions include bacon,…
Hawk
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: War HawkThe term war hawk, in modern use, describes one who seeks war on a country or region and is used in contrast to the more peaceful dove. Historical War…
Head-and-Shoulders Pattern
A "head and shoulder" chart pattern looks like a shoulder, then rising to form a head, and then another shoulder; there is also an "inverted head and shoulders" pattern. The…
Health Sinner
A "health sinner" is a person who does not conform to the current norms for proper health, such as someone who eats the wrong foods or who doesn't get enough exercise. "Health…
Healther
The political term "healther" follows similar terms, such as "truther" (9/11 truth movement follower) and "birther" (presidential citizenship skeptic).…
Healthing (health + helping)
Lysol (known for its cleaning products) began an advertising campaign that portrayed their products as "healthing" (health + helping). Lysol trademarked "healthing" on January…
Healthonism (health + hedonism); Healthonist
"Healthonism" (health + hedonism) and "healthonist" (health + hedonist) are terms that were coined in reports by J. Walter Thompson Intelligence in 2015. In "The Future of…
Heartbeat Loan
A "heartbeat loan" is a loan given to anyone with a heartbeat. It's sometimes said that banks so dearly wanted to make mortgages (and collect mortgage fees) that the banks would give…
Heartbreak Hotel (Ramada Plaza JFK Hotel)
The Ramada Plaza JFK Hotel (at JFK Airport) was called "Heartbreak Hotel" (also the title of a 1956 Elvis Presley song) in July 1996, when it housed grieving family members of those who…
Heartbreak Hotel (Ramada Plaza JFK Hotel)
The Ramada Plaza JFK Hotel (at JFK Airport) was called "Heartbreak Hotel" (also the title of a 1956 Elvis Presley song) in July 1996, when it housed grieving family members of those who…
Heated Canine (jocular term for “hot dog”)
Entry in progress -- BP TwitterBlake@Setting_TheBar@bethanieO_o which gas stations heated canines do you prefer?3:43 PM · Apr 17, 2013·Twitter for iPhone Twittercerys 🥦@phansnugglehot dogs or…
Heavenly Hash
Entry in progress -- B.P. 17 February 1882, Wheeling (WV)
Hebrew Brainwashing Organization (HBO nickname)
HBO (Home Box Office) is is an American premium cable and satellite television network. Some critics believe that the content contains programming or "brainwashing." "Hebrew…