Christmas Pizza
Pizza is not a traditional Christmas dish, but some people would like to make Christmas pizza "a thing." Some others think that Christmas pizza should not be a thing. "Is Christmas…
Christmas Tree Bill
A Christmas tree is often decorated with many ornaments; the base of the tree is often surrounded with Christmas gifts. A "Christmas tree bill" is a legislative bill that attracts many…
Christocrat (Christian + -ocrat)
The term "Christocrat" (Christian + -ocrat) has been used in Texas since at least 1994 and was popularized by the September 2006 profile of David Barton in Texas Monthly titled "King…
Chuck E. Disease’s (Chuck E. Cheese’s nickname)
Chuck E. Cheese's is a pizza chain of family entertainment centers. The Chuck E. Cheese's nickname of "Chuck E. Disease's" has been cited in print since at least 2005.…
Chuggable
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wiktionary: chuggableAdjectivechuggable (not comparable)1. Able to be chugged; suitable for chugging.It's a light beer, so is perfectly chuggable, unlikely the fizzy…
Chump Change
"Chump change" is a small and/or insignificant mount of money -- the money a "chump" makes, not a "champ." "Chump change" was printed in the Philadelphia…
Church of Rock and Roll (Fillmore East)
The Fillmore East was a rock and roll venue that was located on Second Avenue and East Sixth Street in Manhattan's East Village. From 1968-1971, the Fillmore East hosted memorable acts,…
Church of the Generals (St. John’s Episcopal Church, Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn)
St. John's Episcopal Church, 9818 Fort Hamilton Parkway in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, was dedicated in 1834 and was located near the United States Army installation at Fort Hamilton.…
Church of the Painful Truth
Libertarian radio talk show host Neal Boortz has called himself a "high priest of the Church of the Painful Truth" since at least July 2000. There is no official "Church of the…
Churnalism (churn + journalism)
"Churnalism" (churn + journalism) is when a journalist simply churns out press release material, or material found on wire services. "Churnalism" has an isolated citation in…
Churning
"Churning" occurs when a broker executes many trades on an investment account; the trades are not necessarily in the best interests of the investor (the client), but the trades are in the…
CIA News Network (CNN nickname)
The Cable News Network (CNN), a 24-hour cable news channel, was founded by Ted Turner and first broadcast on June 1, 1980. Some critics believe that CNN is propaganda for the United States…
CIA News Network (CNN nickname)
The Cable News Network (CNN), a 24-hour cable news channel, was founded by Ted Turner and first broadcast on June 1, 1980. Some critics believe that CNN is propaganda for the United States…
CICINO (Commander-In-Chief In Name Only)
CICINO (Commander-In-Chief In Name Only) is when the President of the United States is criticized as a weak leader of the military, being led by the United Nations, the Senate, the House of…
Cider Bar
A cider bar serves ciders, such as apple cider and pear cider. "Cider bar and lunch counter" ws cited in print in 1906. During the Prohibition (1920-1933) in the United States, cider bars…
Cidery (cider winery)
A "cider winery" or "cidery" is a place where cider is produced. "In fact, at the largest cider winery ('cidery' is the usual term) in North America" was…
Cilanthropist or Cilantropist (cilantro + philanthropist)
"Cilantropist" or "cilanthropist" (cilantro + philanthropist) is a jocular portmanteau term for a lover of cilantro, or someone who gives away cilantro to others. "What do…
Cilantropist or Cilanthropist (cilantro + philanthropist)
"Cilantropist" or "cilanthropist" (cilantro + philanthropist) is a jocular portmanteau term for a lover of cilantro, or someone who gives away cilantro to others. "What do…
Cinco de Drinko (Cinco de Mayo + drink)
"Cinco de Drinko" (Cinco de Mayo + drink) is a jocular term that reflects how the Mexican holiday on the fifth of May has been turned into a drinking holiday in the United States.…
Cinderella City
New York City is "Cinderella City" in one comic. Wikipedia: Metropolis (comics)Metropolis is frequently depicted as being within driving distance of Gotham City, home of Batman. DC has on…