Dadvertising (dad + advertising)
"Dadvertising" (dad + advertising) is advertising that features fathers. Sometimes the advertising is aimed at fathers making a purchase for themselves (power tools, for example),…
Dagwood Sandwich
Entry in progress -- B.P. The long list of the names of sandwiches served on long rolls includes blimpie, bomber, Cuban (medianoche), garibaldi, gondola, grinder, hero, hoagie, Italian, jawbreaker,…
Daily BS (Daily Beast nickname)
The Daily Beast is an American news website. Some critics have dubbed it the "Daily BS" (daily bullshit). "@thedailybeast The daily BS fight is exhausting" was posted on Twitter…
Daily Crapper (Daily Caller nickname)
Daily Caller is a conservative news and opinion website that was founded in 2010. Some critics have dubbed it "Daily Crapper." "They should just rename it 'The Daily…
Daily Fail (Daily Mail nickname)
ENtry in progress -- B.P.Daily Mail Wikipedia: Daily MailThe Daily Mail is a British daily conservative, middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published…
Daily Kooks (Daily Kos nickname)
The Daily Kos is a progressive political blog, founded in 2002 by Markos Moulitsas. The blog gets its name from the second syllable of the name "Markos." Critics of the blog have called…
Daily Least (Daily Beast nickname)
The Daily Beast is an American news website. Some critics have dubbed it the "Daily Least." "@TheDailyBeast considers Charlie Sheen quitting Twitter a Top 10 news story. The Daily…
Dairy Penthouse (butter section of refrigerator)
Butter usually has its own place on a refrigerator door, and some have called this butter's "penthouse." This has been shown on several images. "I call this part of the fridge…
Damnocracy (damn + democracy); Damnocrat (damn + Democrat)
"Damnocracy" (damn + democracy) and "Damnocrat" (damn + Democrat) are terms used by people who believe that democracy or Democrats are damnable. "Damnocrat" has been…
Damon Runyon (who never used “Big Apple”)
It's not difficult to see how this "Big Apple" attribution would occur. American writer Damon Runyon (1880-1946) was noted for his underworld slang. He had a character called…
Dan Dan Mian (Dan Dan Noodles)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Dandan noodlesDandan noodles or dandanmian (simplified Chinese: 担担面; traditional Chinese: 擔擔麵) is a noodle dish originating from Chinese Sichuan…
Dango (Japanese sweet dumpling on a stick)
"Dango" is a Japanese sweet dumpling made from mochiko (rice flour), and usually served in a group of at least three on a skewer or stick. "DANGO, n. A dumpling" was printed in…
Danish Pastry
"Danish Pastry" got its name, and fame, in New York City. 13 October 1914, Fresno (CA) Morning Republican, pg. 9 ad:Danish PastryOur Danish Pastry is noted for an interesting variety of…
Dapanji or Da Pan Ji (Big Plate Chicken)
"Dapanji" or "da pan ji" (literally, "big plate chicken") is a dish from Xinjiang in northwest China. It originated with the Hui people and is a popular dish among…
Dark ‘N’ Stormy (cocktail)
The Dark 'N' Stormy cocktail consists of Gosling's Black Seal Rum and ginger beer. Gosling Brothers Limited (a Bermuda corporation) trademarked the name in 1988 -- although the drink…
Dark ‘N’ Stormy (ice cream float)
A Dark 'N' Stormy cocktail consists of Gosling's rum and ginger beer. A Dark 'N' Stormy float consists of the cocktail, plus a scoop of rum raisin ice cream. The name…
Dark Horse
Entry in progress -- B.P, Wikipedia: Dark horseDark horse is a term used to describe a little-known person or thing that emerges to prominence, especially in a competition of some sort. OriginThe…
Dark Horse Car
A "dark horse car" (dark horse + car) is similar to a popular model car, but is less well-known and often 20% cheaper. "Buyers Find Deals With 'Dark Horse Cars' by…
Dark Inventory
"Shadow inventory" has been cited in print since at least 2007 and refers to real estate properties that are in foreclosure or whose owners are waiting for market conditions to improve to…
Dark Kitchen
Online and mobile prepared food ordering and delivery platforms such as DoorDash, GrubHub, Postmates and Uber Eats have resulted in several new terms for restaurants: cloud kitchen, cloud…