Mouthfeel
"Mouthfeel" (also "mouth-feel" or "mouth feel") describes the texture and sensation of food or drink in the mouth. The term "mouthfeel" has been used by food…
Move It Monday
"Move It Monday" is an exercise saying that has been printed on many images. "Move It Monday: has been cited in print since at least 2005 and 2008. Move It Monday (MoveItMonday.org),…
Movement Conservativism (Movement Conservative)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Movement conservatismThe term movement conservatism was an inside term describing conservatism in the United States and New Right. According to Nash (2009)…
Mover and Shaker
A "mover and shaker" is someone with power and influence in a particular field. Arthur O'Shaughnessy's "Ode" (1873) contains the line, "Yet we are the movers and…
Moving Night (October 30th)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Halloween-related nights include Cabbage Night, Chalk Night, Corn Night, Devil's Night, Doorbell Night, Gate Night, Goosey Night, Mischief Night and Soap Night.…
Moxie (carbonated beverage)
Moxie is a trademarked beverage that was originally bottled in 1884 and sold as "nerve food." Moxie advertising in 1940 contained the line "He's got Moxie!" -- defined in…
Moxie (slang for having heart, courage)
Moxie is a trademarked beverage that was originally bottled in 1884 and sold as "nerve food." Moxie advertising in 1940 contained the line "He's got Moxie!" -- defined in…
Mozzarepa (mozzarella + arepa)
"Mozzarepa" (or "MozzArepa") is a commercial product that was trademarked in 1996 and combines "mozzarella" (cheese) sandwiched inside an "arepa" (corn-based…
Mr. and Mrs. America
"Mr. and Mrs. America" is another way of saying the average American (or the heads of the average American family). "Mr. and Mrs, America" has been cited in print since at least…
Mr. Irrelevant (last person picked in the NFL draft)
The National Football League draft is held in the spring; a popular venue for the draft has been New York City's Radio City Music Hall. The last player selected in the NFL draft is jocularly…
Mr. Met (New York Mets mascot)
"Mr. Met" is the mascot of baseball's New York Mets. The comic character appeared on the cover of the team's 1963 Year Book, complete a page inside devoted to him. The character…
Mr. Met And His Journey Through The Big Apple (children’s book by Aimee Aryal, 2008)
Rising Apple is a blog about the New York Mets baseball team that was started in 2011. It is part of the Fansided series of sports blogs. The name "Rising Apple" is from the New York…
Mr. Met And His Journey Through The Big Apple (children’s book by Aimee Aryal, 2008)
Rising Apple is a blog about the New York Mets baseball team that was started in 2011. It is part of the Fansided series of sports blogs. The name "Rising Apple" is from the New York…
Mr. November (baseball playoffs hero)
New York Yankee slugger Reggie Jackson became known as "Mr. October" when he belted three home runs in one World Series game in October 1977. With the World Series taking place later on…
Mr. October (baseball playoffs hero)
Yankee slugger Reggie Jackson was called Mr. October in October 1977; he hit three home runs in the final game to seal the Yankees' World Series victory that year. The nickname "Mr.…
Mr. Sands (code name used in a theater)
Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: Inspector Sands"Inspector Sands" is a code phrase used by public transport authorities in the United Kingdom, including Network Rail and London…
Mrs. Astor’s Pet Horse (Mrs. Astor’s Plush Horse)
Caroline Schermerhorn Astor (1830-1908) held at annual fancy dress ball at 842 Fifth Avenue. Her husband, William Backhouse Astor Jr. (1829-1892) was a racehorse breeder/owner. The term "Mrs.…
Mrs. Astor’s Plush Horse (Mrs. Astor’s Pet Horse)
Caroline Schermerhorn Astor (1830-1908) held at annual fancy dress ball at 842 Fifth Avenue. Her husband, William Backhouse Astor Jr. (1829-1892) was a racehorse breeder/owner. The term "Mrs.…
Mrs. Doubtpfizer (Mrs. Doubtfire + Pfizer)
"Mrs. Doubtpfizer" was posted on Twitter by Matt Sullivan on December 20, 2020. The name is a portmanteau of Mrs. Doubtfire (a 1993 American comedy-drama film) and Prfizer (an American…
MSDNC (MSNBC nickname)
The MSNBC network (headquartered in Rockefeller Center in Manhattan) has often been cited for liberal bias. The nickname "MSDNC" (MSNBC + DNC) is used by those who believe the network is…