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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. Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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    an idiot, popularised (at least in Southern England) by the 1981 song "Capstick Comes Home" by Tony Capstick, originated and historically more common in Northern England well extremely, very. "He's well rich" (US "He's way rich") Wellingtons, wellies Wellington boots, waterproof rubber boots named after the Duke of Wellington. welly

  5. 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 ...

  6. 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

  7. Glossary of Generation Z slang - Wikipedia

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    To talk too much; To say many words without the words meaning anything. Speculated to be used as early as 1592 to express annoyance and irritation. Became a TikTok trend in 2023 for someone who talks too much, or whose talking does not make sense. [186] yeet (/ j iː t / ⓘ) To throw something with force and without regard.

  8. The Most Bizarrely-Named Cities in America - AOL

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    It makes you think instantly of the word “placenta,” the fancy way to say “afterbirth” — the bloody tissue expelled after the baby is born and eaten by cats or Tom Cruise. Eww. Wiki Commons

  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."