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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 ...
In the roaring '20s (that's 1920s, kids!) during prohibition, giggle water was slang for any alcoholic beverage. You pay for the booze and the giggle is free. Example: "Barkeep!
A chalk outline, which was drawn around a person laying on the ground. A chalk outline is a temporary outline, usually of a person, drawn on the ground, usually outlining evidence at a crime scene. The outline provides context for photographs of the crime scene, and assists investigators in preserving the evidence.
Pages in category "Slang terms for women" The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Angry black woman; B.
1920s; 1930s; 1940s; 1950s; 1960s; 1970s; Pages in category "1920s slang" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent ...
She is widely credited with the invention of the "it girl" concept: although the slang predates her book and film, she was responsible for the term's impact on the culture of the 1920s. [ 7 ] In 1927, the Paramount Studios film was planned as a special showcase for its popular star Clara Bow , and her performance [ 8 ] introduced the term "it ...
The term Black Twitter comprises a large network of Black users on the platform and their loosely coordinated interactions, many of which accumulate into trending topics due to its size ...
A slang dictionary is a reference book containing an alphabetical list of slang, which is vernacular vocabulary not generally acceptable in formal usage, usually including information given for each word, including meaning, pronunciation, and etymology.