The 30 Greatest Seinfeldisms

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List of funny words, phrases, expressions and concepts invented for the '90s sitcom "Seinfeld." Though perhaps best remembered for its memorable cast of central characters and star Jerry Seinfeld's trademark "observational comedy," the TV series "Seinfeld" introduced a vast amount of slang and funny sayings into the English language, many of which are still commonly used over a decade after the show left the airwaves.

Many of these sayings are still commonly referenced as they relate to the world of "Seinfeld." (For example, references to the character "The Soup Nazi.") But several have genuinely entered the language as all-purpose sayings without necessarily being tied to a specific use in the show. (For example, the use of "shrinkage" to describe the effect a cold pool has on a man's nude appearance.)

This list collects funny, outrageous or memorable original phrases, words and ideas attributable to the show "Seinfeld" and its characters. Vote for your favorites, and if something is missing, please feel free to add it at the bottom of the page. Good luck with alllllll that.

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Serenity Now!

A mantra used by Frank Costanza to calm down when he gets upset or stressed. Lloyd Braun suggests that this same technique led to his being committed, explaining: "Serenity now, insanity later." From "The Serenity Now"
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Manssiere

A support garment for men who have developed bosoms, similar to a brassiere or bra for women. Kramer develops a prototype, initially called "The Bro." From "The Doorman"
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Double-Dipper

A person who, when eating chips and dip from a communal bowl at a party, re-dips the same chip multiple times. This is compared to "putting your whole mouth into the dip." George is accused of double dipping while attending a funeral.From "The Implant"
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The Jerk Store

A phrase from an insult originally derived by George Constanza. When George is stuffing his face with shrimp during a meeting, a co-worker tells him "The ocean called; they're running out of shrimp." George thinks of what he deems an appropriate response, "The jerk store called; they're running out of you," too late to use it in context. The term "Jerk Store" has now become a slang term for the fictional source of worldwide jerks. From "The Comeback"
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Spongeworthy

A slang term used by Elaine to indicate a man who she particularly desires sexually. The word refers to Elaine's preferred choice of contraception, the Today Sponge, which is in limited supply after being pulled from the market. Therefore, she must conserve them for exclusive use among "spongeworthy" partners. From "The Sponge"
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