University of Havana-North (Columbia University)
Television show commentator Bill O'Reilly (host of he O'Reilly Factor on Fox News) called Columbia University "University of Havana-North" in his "Talking Points" memo…
University of Life
The "university of life" is the experience gained outside of formal schooling. The term "university of life" has been cited in print since at least 1853. A term similar to the…
Unlimited Shit and Mass Confusion (“USMC” backronym)
"Unlimited Shit and Mass Confusion" is a backronym (back acronym) of "USMC" (United States Marine Corps). "Unlimited Shit and Mass Confusion" has been cited in print…
Unring the Bell (impossibility of taking back a statement or action)
The expression "(you can't) unring the bell" has been frequently used in courts of law. Once an attorney makes a statement or presents evidence, jurors can't "unring the…
Untaper
"Taper" became a financial buzzword in 2013, when there was speculation that the Federal Reserve would lessen its "quantitative easing" (what some have called…
Unwashed (“the great unwashed”)
"The (great) unwashed" means the masses, the multitudes, the hoi polloi, the common people, and other similar terms. In 1800, a Glasgow professor referred to mechanics as "unwashed…
Up or Down Vote (thumbs up or thumbs down)
An "up or down vote" is a straight "yea or nay" vote on an amendment or a bill. An "up or down vote" can also be called a "clean vote," although that usually…
UpChuck E. Cheese or Upchucky Cheese (Chuck E. Cheese’s nickname)
Chuck E. Cheese's is a pizza chain of family entertainment centers. The nickname "Upchuck Cheese Pizza" has been cited in print since at least 1988, "UpChuck E. Cheese"…
Upstate Manhattan (Washington Heights & Inwood)
The upper Manhattan neighborhoods of Washington Heights and Inwood are far removed geographically and culturally from midtown Manhattan. New Yorkers frequently call anything above Westchester…
Upstuck (poker winning/losing)
Irish-American professional poker player Phil Laak coined the word "upstuck" in August 2015. "Upstuck. A poker term invented by @PhilLaak 2 describe being stuck from ur…
Uptowner
An "uptowner" is someone who inhabits the "uptown" section (often, but not always, located to the north) of a geographical area. "Up-towners" was cited in print in…
Urban Jungle; Concrete Jungle; Asphalt Jungle
New York City has been called an "urban jungle" and a "concrete jungle" and an "asphalt jungle." These terms have been applied to other cities as well. The Asphalt…
Urinalist (urine/urinal + journalist)
"Urinalist" (urine/urinal + journalist) is a derogatory term used by someone who doesn't think much of journalists. "Urinalist" has been cited in print since at least 2000…
USAtheist (USA + atheist)
"USAtheist" (USA + atheist) has been printed on many gift items (such as T-shirts and bumper stickers) and usually stands for people in the United States of America (USA) who are…
Used Beer Department (restroom, especially in a bar)
"Used Beer Department" is a jocular restroom sign that has been printed on many images. "Two Shake Maximum" is sometimes added. "Used beer department" was printed in…
Used Coffee Department (restroom or toilet)
"Used Coffee Department" is a jocular term for a restroom (or, in particular, a toilet). "Decided I'd best go find some repellant, visit the used coffee department, and wake my…
Useful Idiot
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Useful idiotIn political jargon, the term useful idiot was used to describe Soviet sympathizers in western countries and the attitude of the Soviet government…
Useless Nations (United Nations nickname)
"Useless Nations" has been a nickname of the United Nations applied by critics since at least 1961. Many Americans criticize that the United States pays the most to support the UN, but…
UselessTube (YouTube nickname)
YouTube is an American video-sharing website that began in February 2005. In November 2006, Google purchased YouTube. Some of those who have criticized Google's operation of YouTube have…
USSA (United Socialist States of America or United States of Socialist America)
Changing "U.S.A." to "U.S.S.A." (for "United Socialist States of America" or "United States of Socialist America") is imitative of "U.S.S.R."…