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Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so-lute-ly ...
Diner lingo is a kind of American verbal slang used by cooks and chefs in diners and diner-style restaurants, and by the wait staff to communicate their orders to the cooks. [1] [2] Usage of terms with similar meaning, propagated by oral culture within each establishment, may vary by region or even among restaurants in the same locale. [3]
The South is known for having their own lingo. But these six phrases are pretty unique to the Peach state. Do you know them all?
New slang terms and slang phrases pop up every day in Puerto Rico, and there are a few commonly used words that will make your stay in this city a little more interesting. If you learn a little ...
Getty Images. From "Christmas" to "Duke City," the residents of Albuquerque have a local language all of their own. Read on for a list of the top 10 Albuquerque slang terms and slang phrases.
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The locals of Cincinnati use slang terms and phrases that have been part of the local culture for so long, nobody stops to ask why. Once they move away from home, they realize they've been using ...
Getty Images Detroit slang is an ever-evolving dictionary of words and phrases with roots in regional Michigan, the Motown music scene, African-American communities and drug culture, among others.