Denisonian (inhabitant of Denison)

"Denisonian” is the name of an inhabitant of Denison, Texas. The name “Denisonian” has been cited in print since at least 1878. Wikipedia: Denison, TexasDenison is a city in Grayson…

Dentonite (inhabitant of Denton)

"Dentonite” is the name of an inhabitant of Denton, Texas. The name “Dentonite” has been cited in print since at least 1871. Wikipedia: DentoniteThe city of Denton is the county seat of…

Devil’s Backbone

"Devil's Backbone" (or "Devil's Back Bone") is one of the most scenic drives in Texas, a loop through Texas Hill Country from Wimberley to Blanco. The route along…

Diet Texas (Oklahoma nickname)

The state of Oklahoma has been infrequently dubbed "Diet Texas" (the state of Texas on a diet). McSweeney's published on July 27, 2006: "Oklahoma isn’t the Midwest. Oklahoma…

Dinosaur Capital of Texas (Glen Rose nickname)

Dinosaurs long ago left tracks in what would become the town of Glen Rose, Texas. A Dinosaur Valley State Park is located in Glen Rose, and in 1997 the Texas legislature officially made the city…

Dinosaur Wine (oil)

Texas humorist Kinky Friedman ran for Texas Governor in 2006, referring often to "dinosaur wine" (oil). The term has been cited since at least 1985. Double-Tongued Word Wresterdinosaur…

Dirt Tank

Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksThird Annual Report of the Geological Survey of Texas, 1891By Geological Survey of Texas (E. T. Dumble, State Geologist)Austin, TX: Henry Hutchings, State…

Dirty Rice (Cajun Rice)

Dirty rice (sometimes called "Louisiana dirty rice" or "cajun rice") is a popular Louisiana rice dish. Port Arthur ("Cajun Capital of Texas") has several places that…

Dirty SA (San Antonio nickname)

"Dirty SA" is a nickname for the city of San Antonio. On his radio show on August 5, 2011, Neal Boortz (who attended Texas A&M from 1963-67) took a caller from San Antonio and…

Dirty South

"Dirty South" is a term that was coined by Georgia rapper Cool Breeze; the Atlanta group Goodie Mob featured the title "Dirty South" on its album Soul Food (1995). The exact…

Dirty Third (Dirty 3rd)

Houston rappers have named their turf the "Dirty Third" or "Dirty 3rd" -- taken from the terms "Dirty South" (current from 1995) and "Third Coast" (current…

Do Dat Barbecue (Nacogdoches)

The Do Dat Barbecue in Nacogdoches has been held annually for over two decades. Daily Sentinel (Nacodoches)Do Dat Barbecue booth space filling up spaceBy The Daily SentinelSaturday, August 12,…

Do Texas Different (El Paso slogan)

"Do Texas Different" is a slogan (from 2004) for the city of El Paso. El Paso is quite separated from cities such as Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, and Texas tourists were…

Dobe (also Dobie, Doby) Biscuit

"Dobe" biscuits (also "dobie" or "doby") are sourdough biscuits. The name was used by the 1870s and is largely of historical interest today. "Dobe" is said…

Dollars, Taxes (Dallas, Texas)

Did you ever hear "Dollars, Taxes" for Dallas, Texas? The joke comes from Chico Marx in the film Duck Soup (1933). Internet Movie DatabaseMemorable Quotes fromDuck Soup (1933) [Charles…

Domino (to give birth)

"To domino" means "to give birth," cited in Texas from the 1960s. The expression comes from the game of dominoes, where "to domino" is to end the game. It's not…

Down Home Cooking

Entry in progress -- B.P. The Free Dictionarydown-home (American)down-home things are simple and typical of life in the countryside (always before noun) It's a diner with down-home American…

Dragon Turds (bacon-wrapped stuffed habaneros)

Atomic Buffalo Turds (ABTs) (also called "Wolf Turds") are hollowed-out jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese ("Armadillo Eggs") wrapped in bacon, with a smoked sausage added in…