Morntelly (New York Morning Telegraph nickname)
The New York (NY) Morning Telegraph was a leading entertainment and horse racing daily newspaper in the United States, and it published from 1897 to 1972. It was called the 'Morntelly" by…
Moroccan Cigar (meat/vegetable-filled crispy wrapper)
"Moroccan cigars" are appetizers of (usually) ground beef wrapped up in phyllo dough; the dish looks like a cigar (or a flute). Although the dish is called "Moroccan cigar," it…
Moron Stanley (Morgan Stanley nickname)
The financial firm of Morgan Stanley was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in New York City. The Morgan Stanley nickname of "Moron Stanley" has been cited in print since at least 1992.…
Moron Virus or Morona Virus (moron + coronavirus)
"Moronavirus" or "moronvirus" (moron + coronavirus) is a portmanteau that has been printed on several images. "Morona virus" and "moron virus" have also been…
Moron.org or MorOn.org (MoveOn.org nickname)
MoveOn.org is a progressive public policy advocacy group that was formed in 1998. Opponents of its policies have nicknamed the group "Moron.org" or "MorOn.org." The nickname…
Morona Virus or Moron Virus (moron + coronavirus)
"Moronavirus" or "moronvirus" (moron + coronavirus) is a portmanteau that has been printed on several images. "Morona virus" and "moron virus" have also been…
Moronavirus or Moronvirus (moron + coronavirus)
"Moronavirus" or "moronvirus" (moron + coronavirus) is a portmanteau that has been printed on several images. "Morona virus" and "moron virus" have also been…
Moronvirus or Moronavirus (moron + coronavirus)
"Moronavirus" or "moronvirus" (moron + coronavirus) is a portmanteau that has been printed on several images. "Morona virus" and "moron virus" have also been…
Mortgage Mom
The name "mortgage mom" was coined in a September 5, 2006 article in the Washington (DC) Post by Jeffrey H. Birnbaum and Chris Collizza: "'Mortgage Moms' May Star in…
Moscow Mule (cocktail)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Moscow muleMoscow mule is a cocktail made with vodka, spicy ginger beer, and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. It is a type of buck and…
Moses’ Law: Don’t eat in park concessions!
John Hess developed "Moses' Law" (after Robert Moses, the Parks Commissioner) in his New York Times column in August 1973. Actually, the food at some places (such as the Tennis…
Most Effective Devil In America (“media” backronym)
"Most Effective Devil In America" is a backronym (back acronym) of the word "media" that has been printed on many images. "M.E.D.I.A- Most Effective Devil In America"…
Most Exciting Team in Sports (New York Mets nickname)
The New York Mets baseball team was founded in 1962. The "METS" backronym of "Most Exciting Team in Sports" has been used infrequently since at least 2000. "My Entire Team…
Mother In Love with Fitness (MILF)
"MILF" usually stands for "Mother/Mom/Mama I'd Like to Fuck." "Mothers In Love with Fitness" was trademarked with a first use date of September 24, 2006.…
Mother Merrill (Merrill Lynch nickname)
The Merrill Lynch brokerage firm was affectionately called "Mother Merrill" by its employees. "Mother" Merrill Lynch trained its brokers and treated them well, frowning on any…
Mother Of All Short Squeezes (MOASS)
Finance has its short squeezes, and a very large one is called the "Mother Of All Short Squeezes" (MOASS). "Dan Dorfman, CNBC's financial correspondent, reported a money…
Mother-in-Law Sandwich (tongue on rye; cold shoulder and lots of tongue)
A "mother-in-law sandwich" -- yet another mother-in-law joke -- usually contains the jocular ingredients of "tongue on rye" or "cold shoulder and tongue.' The sandwich…
Motherfuckers Touching my Ass (Metropolitan Transportation Authority or MTA nickname)
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) operates the subways and buses in New York City. The Scissor Sisters are a New York-based band, and the lyrics in its song "Let's Have a…
Motherless Greens (greens without meat)
Collard greens and pork are typical parts of Southern cuisine and "soul food." When people couldn't afford meat, the greens served by themselves were dubbed "motherless."…
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…