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  2. List of words having different meanings in American and ...

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    a type of secondary school, normally a selective state funded school elementary school (less common today) grill: to cook directly under a dry heat source (US: broil) to question intensely (informal). to interrogate. to cook over a gas or coal fire (UK and US: barbecue) a flat cooking surface a restaurant (freq. as "bar and grill")

  3. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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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 ...

  4. Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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    a synonym of among acceptable in British English while seeming old fashioned or pretentious in American English [15] anorak a hooded coat (US parka); a socially impaired obsessive, particularly trainspotters (US geek, trekkie, otaku, etc.) answerphone an automated telephone-answering machine, from the trademark Ansafone (US & UK answering machine)

  5. Bugger - Wikipedia

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    Bugger or buggar can at times be considered as a mild swear word. In the United Kingdom the term has been used commonly to imply dissatisfaction, refer to someone or something whose behaviour is in some way inconvenient or perhaps as an expression of surprise.

  6. 134 funny quotes that will literally make you laugh out loud

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    These are the best funny quotes to make you laugh about life, aging, family, work, and even nature. Enjoy quips from comedy greats like Bob Hope, Robin Williams, and more. 134 funny quotes that ...

  7. British slang - Wikipedia

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    The dating of slang words and phrases is difficult due to the nature of slang. Slang, more than any other language, remains spoken and resists being recorded on paper (or for that matter any other medium). By the time slang has been written down, it has been in use some time and has, in some cases, become almost mainstream. [7]

  8. Being lazy is a sign of high intelligence, study shows - AOL

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    Being lazy is a sign of high intelligence, study says That's because lazy people have more time to think. People who fill their day with a lot of physical activity are described as "non-thinkers."

  9. 10 Hilarious Excuses for Missing Work That People Have ...

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    From not being able to find parking to pet goats gone wild, here are 10 hilarious excuses people have really used to get out of going to work.