Tarzhay or Tarjay (Target nickname)
Target is one of the largest retailers in America. Some people give the name a faux French accent, calling the store "Tar-jay" or "Tar-zhay." The nickname "Tarjay" has…
TERF (Tired of Explaining Reality to Fools)
"TERF" is an acronym for "trans-exclusionary radical feminist." A variation of the TERF acronym is "Tired of Explaining Reality to Fools/Fuckwits." "TERF Tired of…
TERF (Tired of Explaining Reality to Fuckwits)
"TERF" is an acronym for "trans-exclusionary radical feminist." A variation of the TERF acronym is "Tired of Explaining Reality to Fools/Fuckwits." "TERF Tired of…
The Musical Instrument Megastore (Sam Ash)
Sam Ash has called itself "The Musical Instrument Megastore." Websites include http://www.samash.com and www.samashmusic.com. (Trademark)Word Mark SAM ASH Goods and Services (CANCELLED)…
Thieves’ Market (between Delancey and Houston Streets in Manhattan)
There was a Manhattan market between Delancey and Houston Streets that sold items often of questionable ownership. The WPA Guide to New York City (1939) stated: "The stretch between Delancey…
Three Laws of Plumbing (joke)
"Three Rules of Plumbing" or "Three Laws of Plumbing" -- sometimes four -- is a jocular list that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown, but the rules/laws have…
Three Rules of Plumbing (joke)
"Three Rules of Plumbing" or "Three Laws of Plumbing" -- sometimes four -- is a jocular list that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown, but the rules/laws have…
Thumbs Up Thursday
"Thumbs Up Thursday" means a day of approval. The term has been printed on posters and is often used in business promotions. "Thumbs Up Thursday" has been cited in print since…
Top Dog (a boss or leader)
The term "top dog" means to be the boss (or leader), or to be victorious. The term "top dog in the fight" was cited frequently in the early 1860s. "Whether he's top…
Twerk (redneck for “to work”)
"Twerk" (the dance movement) sounds like how a Southerner would say "to work." A popular GIF is: REDNECK WORD OF THE DAY: TWERKIMA HAVE A FEW BEERS BEFORE I GET BACK TWERK…
United Package Smashers or United Parcel Smashers (United Parcel Service or UPS nickname)
The United Parcel Service (UPS) is a global package delivery company that was founded in 1907. Some packages don't arrive intact; the nickname "United Package Smashers" has been…
VENDEX (Vendor Information Exchange System)
VENDEX (or Vendex) is New York City's Vendor Information Exchange System. It's meant to prevent mob-related city contracts, or influence-peddled city contracts. (Official VENDEX…
Waccine (wack + vaccine)
The 2019-20 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in much talk about a vaccine. Some people mocked "virus" as "wirus," and "vaccine" as "waccine" or…
Wal-Fart or Walfart (Walmart nickname)
Walmart is a chain retail store that was founded by Sam Walton in 1962. Walmart has been nicknamed "Wal-Fart" (also "Wal Fart," "WalFart" and "Walfart")…
Wally Martinez (Walmart nickname)
Walmart is a chain retail store that was founded by Sam Walton in 1962. The Walmart nickname of "Wally Martinez" has been cited in print since at least 1998 and is often said to be…
Wally World (Walmart nickname)
Walmart is a chain retail store that was founded by Sam Walton in 1962. "Wally World" was the name of the fictional amusement park in the comedy film National Lampoon's Vacation…
Walmartian (Walmart shopper/employee nickname)
Walmart is the largest retailer in the United States, but unions have fought against the non-union company. Walmart's proposed entry to the New York City market has been the subject of several…
Walmartization
Walmart is a retail chain of large discount department stores. "Walmartization" can mean the coming of a Walmart store to a geographical area. "Walmartization," however, is most…
Walmartyr (Walmart + martyr)
The portmanteau word "Walmartyr" or 'Wal-Martyr" (Walmart + martyr) has had more than one meaning. Walmart (or Wal-Mart) is a chain of retail stores. The Urban Dictionary…
Waxxine (wack + vaccine)
The 2019-20 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in much talk about a vaccine. Some people mocked "virus" as "wirus," and "vaccine" as "waccine" or…