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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. Moxie - Wikipedia

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    In a later case in New York, the Moxie Nerve Food Company won a lawsuit against Modox, which subsequently went out of business. [15] President Calvin Coolidge was known to favor the drink, and Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams endorsed it on radio and in print. The company also marketed a beverage called "Ted's Root Beer" in the early sixties.

  4. Old-School Slang Words That Really Deserve a Comeback

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    Coming from the Spanish word "juzgado" which means court of justice, hoosegow was a term used around the turn of the last century to describe a place where drunks in the old west spent a lot of ...

  5. Category:1950s slang - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "1950s slang" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. G. G-man; H. Hip (slang) N.

  6. Stewart's Restaurants - Wikipedia

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    Restaurants are branded as Stewart's Root Beer or Stewart's Drive-In or similar variations. Started in 1924 in Mansfield, Ohio by Frank Stewart, the chain became a franchise in 1931. As of 2021, there are 30 locations open in the United States, the majority of which are located in New Jersey with the rest in New York , Ohio , Pennsylvania , and ...

  7. Huh? Here’s Exactly What ‘Bruh’ Means, as Slang and More

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    Bruh Meaning in Slang "Bruh” is a slang term that dates back to the 1890s and is a shortened form of “brother,” according to Dictionary.com. While it started as an informal way to address ...

  8. Buzzword of the Week: Tent Pole

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    Perhaps the best example is "tent pole," a term that refers to a company's most promising or prominent product. Generally, a tent pole generates most of an organization's income, making it ...

  9. Barq's - Wikipedia

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    Barq's (/ ˈ b ɑːr k s /) is a brand of root beer created by Edward Barq and bottled since the beginning of the 20th century. It is owned by the Coca-Cola Company. [2] It was known as "Barq's Famous Olde Tyme Root Beer" until 2012. [3]