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The Lone Star State. An etymological dictionary investigating the origins of Texas words, names, quotations and phrases, specializing in modern slang, nicknames, slogans, proverbs, adages and aphorisms. A web site by Barry Popik.
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San Antone (San Antonio) (9/22)
San Antonian (inhabitant of San Antonio) (12/23)
San Antonio Blight (San Antonio Light nickname) (6/21)
San Antonio Excuse-for-News (San Antonio Express-News nickname) (6/20)
San Francisco of the South (Austin nickname) (5/22)
San Jacinto Corn (10/13)
San Marcan (inhabitant of San Marcos) (12/26)
San Marvelous (San Marcos nickname) (1/19)
Sand and Jello (San Angelo nickname) (5/21)
Santa Anna’s Revenge (traveler’s diarrhea or “Montezuma’s revenge”) (8/31)
Santa Fe Salad (1/1)
Saudi America (oil-producing areas of the United States) (8/2)
Sauerkraut Bend (King William Street, San Antonio) (4/11)
Sazerac (cocktail) (1/20)
School For Alcoholics (Stephen F. Austin State University nickname) (2/21)
Screwston (Houston nickname) (8/14)
Second Biggest Paris in the World (Second Largest Paris in the World) (9/13)
Second Chance U. (TSU nickname) (12/10)
Second Nashville (Austin nickname) (9/22)
See Texas First (See America First) (9/9)
Seguinite (inhabitant of Seguin) (12/27)
Semita (Cemita) (1/23)
Señorita Special (Señorita Plate; Señorita Platter) (4/8)
Sex, Fun and Alcohol (Stephen F. Austin State University nickname) (2/21)
Shade Tree Barbecue (7/11)
Shade Tree Mechanic (12/8)
Shaggy Dog (Frito chili pie + hot dog) (10/23)
Sheep and Wool Capital of the World (San Angelo nickname) (1/6)
Shermanite (inhabitant of Sherman) (1/2)
Shinerite (inhabitant of Shiner) (12/31)
Shivercrat (Governor Allan Shivers + Democrat) (7/16)
Shootout (an athletic competition, such as the “Red River Shootout”) (9/8)
Show Me City (Missouri City slogan) (10/29)
Shrimp Capital of Texas (Aransas Pass nickname) (3/18)
Shrimp Enchiladas (11/21)
Silicon Hills (Austin nickname) (8/11)
Silicon Prairie (8/11)
Silicone City (Houston nickname) (7/7)
Silver Alert 〈“Amber Alert” for seniors〉 (12/17)
Silver Boot Series (Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers) (5/31)
Sing Sing on the Brazos (Texas A&M nickname) (11/23)
Sinkhole de Mayo (May 2008 sinkhole in Daisetta) (5/19)
Sissy Burger (hamburger with mayonnaise and without ketchup or mustard) (2/19)
Six Flags Over Jerry (Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington) (7/17)
Six Flags Over Texas (12/28)
Six Pack (UT-Austin campus buildings) (6/4)
Six Shooter Junction (12/30)
Six-Man Football (12/25)
Six-Shooter Coffee (8/6)
Skunk Egg (onion) (2/12)
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