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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 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 ...

  3. Georgette Watson - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] [3] In 1983, Watson and Wall cofounded Drop-a-Dime, an anti-crime organization which operated a hotline through which tips were confidentially passed from citizens to Boston police and federal agencies. [1] [2] [3] The name was a reference to dropping a dime, slang for putting a coin into a payphone to inform police of a crime. [2]

  4. List of poker playing card nicknames - Wikipedia

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    The following is a list of nicknames for pairs of two playing cards, usually hole cards, used in poker derivatives such as Texas hold 'em and Omaha hold 'em poker. These nicknames are usually used by the player when announcing their hand or by spectators or commentators who are watching the game.

  5. Glossary of poker terms - Wikipedia

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    A hand comprising five cards of the same suit. See List of poker hands. fold To discard one's hand and forfeit interest in the current pot. See main article: fold. fold equity The portion of the pot one expects to win, on average, by a bet that induces opponents to fold, rather than seeing the showdown. See also equity. forced bet

  6. Glossary of American terms not widely used in the United ...

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    Five-and-dime, dime store, a store selling cheap merchandise; a dime a dozen, so abundant as to be worth little (UK: ten a penny); on a dime, in a small space ("turn on a dime", UK: turn on a sixpence) or immediately ("stop on a dime", UK: stop on a sixpence); nickel-and-dime, originally an adjective meaning "involving small amounts of money ...

  7. NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Saturday, January 18

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    These terms form the last part of a three-word phrase (hint: the first word is a verb that means "to move/rotate something in a circular motion"). Related: 300 Trivia Questions and Answers to ...

  8. Bazaar goers try their hands at dime pitch - AOL

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    Aug. 1—For some dedicated fans, the big attraction at St. Al's Bazaar is a game of skill known as the dime pitch. "It's a very hard thing," 11-year-old Amanda Sosa said early Thursday evening ...

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