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

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    Another way of saying – are you for real? [150] forty-niner Man who is prospecting for a rich wife [21] four flusher. Main article: Four flush. Person who feigns wealth while mooching off others [150] frail Woman [179] frame Giving false evidence to set up someone [180] frau. Main article: German honorifics. Wife [181] freebie

  3. Idiot - Wikipedia

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    The word "idiot" ultimately comes from the Greek noun ἰδιώτης idiōtēs 'a private person, individual' (as opposed to the state), 'a private citizen' (as opposed to someone with a political office), 'a common man', 'a person lacking professional skill, layman', later 'unskilled', 'ignorant', derived from the adjective ἴδιος idios 'personal' (not public, not shared).

  4. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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    The only way to understand a woman is to love her; The old wooden spoon beats me down; The only way to find a friend is to be one; The pen is mightier than the sword; The pot calling the kettle black; The proof of the pudding is in the eating; The rich get richer and the poor get poorer; The road to Hell is paved with good intentions

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    Welcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.” If you haven’t taken a look at Diane Keaton’s Instagram feed, you really should. The 76-year-old Oscar winner entertains her 2.1 million ...

  6. 134 funny quotes that will literally make you laugh out loud

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    These are the best funny quotes to make you laugh about life, aging, family, work, and even nature. Enjoy quips from comedy greats like Bob Hope, Robin Williams, and more.

  7. Poll: When thinking of Trump, US voters say 'idiot' is the ...

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    800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. ... When thinking of Trump, US voters say 'idiot' is the first word that comes to mind ... "evil" is also among the words Americans say first comes to mind when ...

  8. Retard (pejorative) - Wikipedia

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    In typical usage, retard is a pejorative term either for someone with an actual mental disability, or for someone who is considered stupid, slow to understand, or ineffective in some way as a comparison to stereotypical traits perceived in those with mental disabilities. [1]

  9. List of South African slang words - Wikipedia

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    domkop – idiot (lit. dumbhead), same as German "Dummkopf" or Dutch "domkop" dom nool – emphasis of "stupid idiot" donner – to beat up. Same as "bliksem". Derived from "donder" (thunder, related to Thor). donnerse – lit. "damn thing". Often used in frustration with another person or thing: "Die donnerse ding wil nie werk nie."