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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 A-1 First class 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 ...
The 20th century was a truly special time. One day we were "cruisin' for a bruisin'" with some "greasers" at the "passion pit," the next we're telling a Valley Girl to "talk to the hand"—or ...
5. Muffin walloper. Used to describe: An older, unmarried woman who gossips a lot. This colorful slang was commonly used in the Victorian era to describe unmarried old ladies who would gossip ...
Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States; Glossary of Wobbly terms; L. ... List of Puerto Rican slang words and phrases; R. List of regional ...
23 skidoo (sometimes 23 skiddoo) is an American slang phrase generally referring to leaving quickly, being forced to leave quickly by someone else, or taking advantage of a propitious opportunity to leave. Popularized during the early 20th century, the exact origin of the phrase is uncertain.
List of Puerto Rican slang words and phrases; 0–9. 86 (term) A. Ain't; ... Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States; Going postal; Groovy ...
By the start of the 20th century, gay men were potentially able to be kept in penal servitude for life or for any term not less than ten years by the laws at the time. Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu ...
20th; 21st; 22nd; 23rd; 24th; ... Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States; ... additional terms may apply. By using this site, ...