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  2. 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 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 ...

  3. Shrug - Wikipedia

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    A shrug is an emblem, meaning that it integrates the vocabulary of only certain cultures and may be used in place of words. [3] In many countries, such as the United States , Sweden and Morocco , a shrug represents hesitation or lack of knowledge; however, in other countries, such as Japan and China , shrugging is uncommon and is not used to ...

  4. Gallic - Wikipedia

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    Gallic is an adjective that may describe: ancient Gaul (Latin: Gallia), roughly corresponding to the territory of modern France pertaining to the Gauls; Roman Gaul (1st century BC to 5th century) Gallic Empire (260–273) Frankish Gaul (5th to 8th centuries) A Latinism for France, the French people, and their customs

  5. With a Gallic shrug, Fed bids adieu to the recession ... - AOL

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    WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Blame it on economic theory not matching reality, groupthink among forecasters, or political partisanship by opponents of the Biden administration, but a year ago much of the ...

  6. Cincinnati Slang - AOL

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    Getty Images 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 ...

  7. Gauls - Wikipedia

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    Gaulish or Gallic is the name given to the Celtic language spoken in Gaul before Latin took over. According to Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War, it was one of three languages in Gaul, the others being Aquitanian and Belgic. [21]

  8. Lists of pejorative terms for people - Wikipedia

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    A list of LGBT slang, including LGBT-related slurs; List of age-related terms with negative connotations; List of disability-related terms with negative connotations; Category:Sex- and gender-related slurs

  9. NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Thursday, February 6

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    We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #606 on ...