NAALCP (NAACP + liberal)
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) founded in 1909 with the mission "to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all…
Nabe (a neighborhood)
Entry in progress -- B.P. [This entry includes the research of Ben Zimmer that was posted on the American Dialect Society list.] (Oxford English Dictionary)nabe, n. and adj.Etymology: Representing…
Naked Cake (cake without outer icing)
A "naked cake" is a caked with unfrosted sides. Wedding cakes are popular versions of the naked cake. "Naked cake" has been cited on Twitter since 2009 and became popular by…
Naked Run (Naked Running)
A "naked run" ("naked running") means running without electronics -- no iPhone, iPod, watch, etc. It does not mean running without clothes (although the context of the term…
Naked Running (Naked Run)
A "naked run" ("naked running") means running without electronics -- no iPhone, iPod, watch, etc. It does not mean running without clothes (although the context of the term…
Naked Sushi or Body Sushi (sushi served on a naked person “platter”)
"Naked sushi" (or "body sushi") is the practice of serving sushi on the body of a naked woman or naked man. "Nyotaimori" is Japanese for the "female body…
Namaske (namaste + mask)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic required many people to wear face masks. A new portmanteau word was "namaske" (namaste + mask). "The mask i wear to protect you recognizes the mask…
Name That Party
"Name that party" is a conservative argument to identify liberal bias in the mainstream media. Whenever there's a Republican scandal, the "Republican" political…
Nanny State
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Nanny stateNanny state is a term that refers to state protectionism, economic interventionism, or regulatory policies (of economic, social or other nature), and…
Nanobrewery
A "nanobrewery" (or "nano brewery") is smaller than a "microbrewery." A nanobrewery can brew, at most, four barrels of beer at a time. The term "nano…
Nascrack (NASDAQ + crack cocaine)
The NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) stock market is an American stock exchange. Many have nicknamed it 'Nascrack" or "nascrack" (NASDAQ…
NASDAPPLE (NASDAQ + AAPL)
Apple Inc. (AAPL) is listed on the NASDAQ stock market. In February 2012, 90% of a daily gain on NASDAQ was from AAPL. The blog Zero Hedge renamed NASDAQ as "NASDAPPLE." Wikipedia:…
NASDARK (NASDAQ + dark)
NASDAQ is an American stock exchange that is located in New York City. On August 22, 2013, NASDAQ had a three-hour trading halt because of technical problems. The glitch was immediately called…
NAShole (NASA + asshole)
Entry in progress -- B.P.NASA Wikipedia: NASAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA /ˈnæsə/) is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal…
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Competitive eating contests have been held since at least the 19th century. It's not known when the first "hot dog-eating contest" was held. Nathan's often claims that it held…
Nation’s Report Card (National Assessment of Educational Progress)
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is frequently called "The Nation's Report Card" and it runs a website with that title, although the term has not been…
National Academy of Space Actors (NASA nickname)
Entry in progress -- BP Other NASA nicknames include "Never A Straight Answer," "No Actual Science Allowed" and "Not A Space Agency." Wikipedia: NASAThe National…
National Association of Gals or NAG (National Organization for Women or NOW nickname)
The National Organization for Women (NOW) was founded in 1966 to protect and advocate for women's rights. Some NOW critics have claimed that the organization is anti-men. Conservative talk…
National Felons League (National Football League or NFL nickname)
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league, headquartered in New York City. The NFL has been dubbed the "National Felons League" by those who've…
National Fixed League (National Football League or NFL nickname)
Many people believe that the National Football League (NFL) is fixed, like professional wrestling. The NFL is sometimes nicknamed the "National Fixed League." "The National Football…