Oldest Profession (prostitution)
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) wrote in the short story "On the City Wall" (1888): "Lalun is a member of the most ancient profession in the world." In the 1890s, Kipling was being…
OOPS (United Parcel Service or UPS nickname)
The United Parcel Service (UPS) is an international package delivery company that began in Seattle, Washington, in 1907. The nickname "OOPS" (a variant pronunciation of "UPS")…
Oscars of the Plus Industry (Full Figured Fashion Week nickname)
New York City has been the host of Full Figured Fashion Week since the 2000s. "Oscar" (Academy Award) has sometimes been used to describe a special event in other industries. Full Figured…
Palantyranny (Palantir nickname)
Palantir Technologies is an American company that creates software platforms for big data analytics. In June 2025, it was announced that Palantir was creating a database on all Americans. The…
Panic Saturday or Super Saturday (Saturday before Christmas)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Super SaturdaySuper Saturday or Panic Saturday is the last Saturday before Christmas, a major day of revenue for American retailers, marking the end of the…
Pharmafia (pharmaceutical company + mafia)
"Big Pharma" is a term used to refer collectively to the global pharmaceutical industry. "Big Pharmafia" (Big Pharma + mafia) is a term used by those who believe that Big Pharma…
Pharmageddon (pharmaceutical + Armageddon)
"Pharmageddon" (pharmaceutical + Armageddon) has had two different meanings. "Pharmageddon" was used by those critical of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). A book by…
Philanthropreneur (philanthropist + entrepreneur)
A "philanthropreneur" (philanthropist + entrepreneur) is someone who, through business, invests in charitable causes. The Philanthropreneur Newsletter was trademarked with a first use in…
Pink Slip
For an employee to be given a "pink slip" means that this employee is discharged from employment. "He had had a squabble with Ray, one of the outfielders, and this coupled with a…
Pipe Dream
A "pipe dream" is an unrealistic desire or a fantasy, originally brought on by using an opium pipe. "Opium-pipe dream" was printed in The Morning Post, (London, UK) on October…
POETS Day (Piss Off Early, Tomorrow’s Saturday)
Friday is sometimes called "POETS Day," an acronym for "Piss/Punch/Push Off/Out Early, Tomorrow's Saturday." That is, work should be done early, so that one can celebrate…
Positive Attitude Changes Everything (“pace” backronym)
"Positive Attitude Changes Everything" is a backronym (or back acronym) of the word "pace." The positivity saying is often used in business and in sports. "PACE -- Positive…
Pre-Monday (Sunday nickname)
Sunday (especially after sundown) often feels like a "pre-Monday" workday. According to many ecards, these are the days of the week: MondayMonday #2Monday #3Monday…
Primenesia (Amazon Prime + amnesia)
"Primenesia” (Amazon Prime + amnesia) relates to ordering online from Amazon Prime. When the package arrives at the doorstep a day or two later, the customer often has amnesia and forgets…
Procrasturbate (procrastinate + masturbate)
"Procrasturbate" (procrastinate + masturbate) is to procrastinate by masturbating; a similar term is "jerking off." "I've always thought 'procrasturbation'…
Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance (7 Ps)
"Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance" is known as the "7 Ps." There are many variations of this expression, such as "5 Ps" and even "12…
Puppy Dog Close (sales technique)
The "puppy dog close" is a popular sales technique that originated with pet store owners. A customer is told that he or she can take the puppy home for a few days to try it out. After the…
RadioShaft or Radio Shaft (RadioShack or Radio Shack nickname)
RadioShack consumer electronics retail stores began in 1921 as "Radio Shack" and adopted "RadioShack" in 1995. The RadioShack nickname of "Radio Shaft" has been cited…
RadioSlack or Radio Slack (RadioShack or Radio Shack nickname)
RadioShack consumer electronics retail store began in 1921 as "Radio Shack" and adopted "RadioShack" in 1995. The RadioShack nickname of "Radio Slack" has been cited…
Rears, Sawbuck & Co. (Sears, Roebuck and Company nickname)
The department store chain Sears, Roebuck and Company, founded in 1893, has had several nicknames. "Rears, Sawbuck & Co." was printed in the Jamestown (ND) Weekly Alert on May 11,…