San Marcan (inhabitant of San Marcos)
"San Marcan” is the name of an inhabitant of San Marcos, Texas. The name “San Marcan” has been cited in print since at least 1911. Wikipedia: San Marcos, TexasSan Marcos is a city in the…
San Marvelous (San Marcos nickname)
The city of San Marcos is located between the cities of Austin and San Antonio, and is the home of Texas State University. The pleasant nickname "San Marvelous" -- surprisingly, not…
Sand and Jello (San Angelo nickname)
"Sand and jello" has been a seldom-used nickname for the city of San Angelo since at least 2006. "Sand-and-jello" sounds similar to "San Angelo." There is no serious…
Santa Anna’s Revenge (traveler’s diarrhea or “Montezuma’s revenge”)
"Santa Anna's revenge" is a term (like "Montezuma's revenge") that was used in the 1960s for traveler's diarrhea -- especially after eating Mexican food.…
Santa Fe Salad
What is a "Santa Fe salad" and how is it different from a "Southwest salad"? Is it simply called a "Southwest Salad" if you walk into McDonald's and a "Santa…
Saudi America (oil-producing areas of the United States)
The name "Saudi America" (Saudi Arabia + United States of America) refers to a United States that is energy independent (and possibly even an energy exporter). Texas had oil in the 20th…
Sauerkraut Bend (King William Street, San Antonio)
King William Street (originally "Kaiserwilhelm Strasse") in San Antonio had so many German immigrants that it was called "Sauerkraut Bend." The "sauerkraut" nickname…
Sazerac (cocktail)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Sazerac (cocktail)The Sazerac is one of the oldest known cocktails, with its origins in pre-Civil War New Orleans, Louisiana. The original drink is based on a…
School For Alcoholics (Stephen F. Austin State University nickname)
Stephen F. Austin State University is a public university in Nacogdoches, Texas, that opened in 1923. "SFA" has had a reputation as a party school. The SFA nicknames "School For…
Screwston (Houston nickname)
"Screwston" is a modern nickname for the city of Houston. It's not an official nickname, of course. Urban Dictionary1. ScrewstonN. Houston Texas!Birth & Restin place of the WORLD…
Second Biggest Paris in the World (Second Largest Paris in the World)
Paris, Texas has advertised that it is the "Second Biggest Paris in the World" (or "Second Largest Paris in the World") to Paris, France. Wikipedia: Paris, TexasParis is a city…
Second Chance U. (TSU nickname)
ESPN Magazine called Texas Southern University "Second Chance U." in its October 5, 2009 issue. A school such as the University of Texas recruits the top athletes in the state; TSU get…
Second Nashville (Austin nickname)
Nashville, Tennessee is known as "Music City, U.S.A." because of its country music traditions. Austin, Texas had a growing music scene in the 1970s and "second Nashville" became…
See Texas First (See America First)
"See Texas First" is a travel insert in Texas newspapers that's published in the spring and the fall each year, sponsored by the Texas Travel Industry Association. The phrase is…
Seguinite (inhabitant of Seguin)
"Seguinite” is the name of an inhabitant of Seguin, Texas. The name “Seguinite” has been cited in print since at least 1893. Wikipedia: Seguin, TexasSeguin ( /səˈɡiːn/) is a city in…
Semita (Cemita)
Entry still in progress. Any speculation about the etymology (from "Semite" or "seed"?) will be appreciated. Wikipedia: Cemita MexicoThere are several kinds of cemitas in…
Señorita Special (Señorita Plate; Señorita Platter)
The "Señorita Special" (also called "Señorita Plate" and "Señorita Platter") is a Mexican combination plate, still served in old-time Tex-Mex restaurants and…
Sex, Fun and Alcohol (Stephen F. Austin State University nickname)
Stephen F. Austin State University is a public university in Nacogdoches, Texas, that opened in 1923. "SFA" has had a reputation as a party school. The SFA nicknames "Sex, Fun and…
Shade Tree Barbecue
A "shade tree barbecue" is an informal barbecue -- not always under a shady tree, although that is the image. The Texas term (also used in other southern states) is cited since at least…
Shade Tree Mechanic
A "shade tree mechanic" is a mechanic who works part time, at his home, tinkering his vehicle beneath a shady tree in his yard. The "shade tree" term is very popular in Texas…