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  2. Call bell - Wikipedia

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    A call bell placed on a countertop. Principle of operation of a countertop call bell. A call bell is a bell used to summon an attendant or give an alarm or notice. [1] The bell alerts and calls the attention of the attendant who hears it. They are sometimes called service bell, reception bell, or concierge bell.

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

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    1. Place a phone call to the police and provide information about someone; Alternative expression – "drop a dime" [151] 2. Actually making a phone call [151] droppers Hired killers [20] dropping the pilot Getting a divorce [150] drugstore cowboy Well-dressed man who loiters in public areas trying to pick up women [150] drum Speakeasy [20] dry

  4. Urban Dictionary - Wikipedia

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    Urban Dictionary is a crowdsourced English-language online dictionary for slang words and phrases. The website was founded in 1999 by Aaron Peckham. Originally, Urban Dictionary was intended as a dictionary of slang or cultural words and phrases, not typically found in standard English dictionaries, but it is now used to define any word, event, or phrase (including sexually explicit content).

  5. 20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture

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    In honor of Black Twitter's contribution, Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words it brought to popularity, using the AAVE Glossary, Urban Dictionary, Know Your Meme, and other internet ...

  6. Glossary of Generation Z slang - Wikipedia

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    Dictionary.com implies that the origins for the two meanings had little to do with each other. [118] out of pocket To be crazy, wild, or extreme, sometimes to an extent that is considered too far. [3] [119] owned Used to refer to defeat in a video game, or domination of an opposition. Also less commonly used to describe defeat in sports.

  7. Kindergartener injured in Northern California school shooting ...

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    PALERMO — One of the two kindergarteners injured in a Northern California school shooting in early December may not regain the use of his legs, the family told CBS Sacramento on Thursday.

  8. British slang - Wikipedia

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    Jonathon Green, in his 1999 book The Cassell Dictionary of Slang, defines slang as "A counter language, the language of the rebel, the outlaw, the despised and the marginal". [6] Recognising that there are many definitions, he goes on to say, "Among the many descriptions of slang, one thing is common, it is a long way from mainstream English". [6]

  9. The most dangerous roads during Christmas and New Year's Eve

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    Last year, more than 115 million Americans were projected to drive 50+ miles during the holiday season. Unfortunately, according to the National Safety Council, both Christmas and New Year's Eve ...