BIG NAMES FOR LITTLE THINGS
Canis Lupus Familiaris
Dog
Model and Actress Norma Jean Baker proved that gentleman prefer blondes
Marilyn Monroe
Acrophobia
Fear of heights
In both German and English, a look-alike or imposter
Doppelgänger
Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. Or the island.
Manhattan
Dihydrogen Monoxide
Water
Author Samuel Clemens never wanted English teachers to analyze his books
Mark Twain
Coulrophobia
Fear of clowns
In French, it's a direction. In English, it means clumsy or uncouth
Gauche
Cointreau, brandy, Lemon juice, and a lemon wedge. Or an attachment to a motorcycle.
Sidecar
Periorbital Hematoma
Black Eye
Actor Nicholas Kim Cuppola has been made into many memes
Nicholas Cage
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia
Fear of long words
In Latin, it's a direction. In English, it's evil or malicious
Sinister
Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry juice, a splash of lime juice. Or the magazine.
Cosmopolitain
Sternutation
Sneeze
Author Eric Blair warned us about... a lot of stuff, actually
George Orwell
Autophobia
Fear of being alone
In Mongolian and English both, it means a large group, especially an army
Horde
Tequila, Triple sec, and lime juice. Or the type of pizza.
Margarita
Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter
Hiccup
Actor Thomas Mapother IV is way too intense in interviews
Tom Cruise
Arachibutyrophobia
Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth
In ancient Egyptian, it was your soul. In English, it's your mind
Psyche
Coffee Liqueur, Vodka, Bailey's Irish Cream, and Vanilla Ice Cream. Or the natural disaster.
Mudslide