Etymology

maizypop

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Today it means: Popcorn (snack food), especially with molasses. Full definition →

First used 1905–1911
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The story

From maizy + pop, after popcorn and perhaps lollipop. Coined by its promoter Seymour W. Bonsall.

First known use, by meaning

  • 1905–1911 Popcorn (snack food), especially with molasses.

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