Party Pooper
A "party pooper" is someone who leaves a party early, or who declines to participate in or to enjoy the party. In politics, a "party pooper" is someone who doesn't agree…
Pass Over Opportunity Repeatedly (“poor” backronym)
"Psss/Passing Over Opportunity/Opportunities Repeatedly" is sometimes given as a backronym (back acronym) for the word "poor." "Moms, Are you POOR? Passing Over Opportunity…
Past Tense Media
"Past tense media" is an unflattering nickname for the mainstream media (MSM) (such as newspapers and magazines) that are often late to news stories, reporting on them days or weeks after…
Pasta Primavera (Spaghetti Primavera)
"Pasta primavera" (or "spaghetti primavera") was invented at Le Cirque -- then located at 58 East 65th Street in Manhattan -- and is cited in print from 1976. The Le Cirque dish…
Pastrami
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: PastramiPastrami is a popular delicatessen meat made from chiefly red meat. PreparationThe raw meat is salted (through immersion in a thick brine), then partly…
Pastranomi (pastrami + astronomy)
"Pastranomi"/"Pastranomy"/"Pastronomi"/"Pastronomy"(pastrami + astronomy) is a jocular portmanteau term that has appeared in some jokes. "Pastronomi -…
Pastranomy (pastrami + astronomy)
"Pastranomi"/"Pastranomy"/"Pastronomi"/"Pastronomy"(pastrami + astronomy) is a jocular portmanteau term that has appeared in some jokes. "Pastronomi -…
Pastrogi (pastrami + pierogi)
"Pastrogi" is a food portmanteau of "pastrami" and "pierogi." In May 2024, the New York City restaurants Katz's Delicatessen (famed for its pastrami) and Veselka…
Pastronomi (pastrami + astronomy)
"Pastranomi"/"Pastranomy"/"Pastronomi"/"Pastronomy"(pastrami + astronomy) is a jocular portmanteau term that has appeared in some jokes. "Pastronomi -…
Pastronomy (pastrami + astronomy)
"Pastranomi"/"Pastranomy"/"Pastronomi"/"Pastronomy"(pastrami + astronomy) is a jocular portmanteau term that has appeared in some jokes. "Pastronomi -…
Pastryarchy (pastry + patriarchy)
“Pastryarchy” is a portmanteau of “pastry” and “patriarchy.” "SMASH THE PASTRYARCHY" was posted on Twitter by B-Cam on May 31, 2010. "#pastryarchy" (and a link to…
Pathocracy (Pathocrat)
A "pathocracy" is a government run by "pathocrats" -- that is, pathological personalities or psychopaths. The term "pathocracy" was used by Andrew Lobaczewski in his…
Patio Beer
A "patio beer" is a beer that can be enjoyed by friends on an outdoor summer patio. A patio beer is not necessarily the most expensive of beers, but one that can be consumed over several…
Patio Pounder (wine)
A "patio pounder" is an inexpensive-to-moderately priced wine that one can drink a lot of on a patio in the summer with some friends. "Patio pounders" can also be sold in the…
Patriotard (patriot + retard)
"Patriotard" (patriot + retard) is an epithet used by some on the politica left against the political right, especially those who carry American flags and attend tea parties.…
Patriotic Millionaire
The group Patriotic Millionaires for Fiscal Strength began in November 2010 to lobby for the expiration of tax cuts for the wealthy. The group believed that the United States was in financial…
Patty (Hamburger Patty)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: PattyA patty is a disc-shaped, (round) serving of meat or meat substitutes. The meat is ground and then packed and re-shaped to form round discs, cooked (if…
Paul and Paulette Revere (names for patriots)
Paul Revere (1735-1818) was the patriot in the American Revolution who made the famous "midnight ride" on the night of April 18–19, 1775, just hours before the battles of Lexington and…
Pawnography (chess pawn + pornography)
"Pawnography" (chess pawn + pornography) is a jocular portmanteau word that some chess players have used. Pawnography!! (1973) was the title of a book by Douglas R Long and Bryan M…
Pay Every Penny to Save Israel (false Pepsi etymology)
Pepsi is a cola company that was formed in 1898; the product was named "Pepsi-Cola" in 1903. The name "Pepsi" comes from the digestive enzyme "pepsin." In 2000,…