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  2. Cracker (term) - Wikipedia

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    The exact history and origin of the term is debated. [7] According to one theory, it is an agent noun derived from the verb crack, meaning "to boast". [8] The use of cracker to mean "braggart" dates back to the 16th century and can be seen for example in William Shakespeare's King John (c. 1595): "What cracker is this same that deafs our ears with this abundance of superfluous breath?"

  3. Glossary of Mafia-related words - Wikipedia

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    Cosa Nostra (Our thing): mob term for the family or Mafia crank: speed; in particular, crystal meth. crew: the group of soldiers under the capo's command. cugine: a young soldier striving to be made. don: the head of the family; see boss. earner: a member who brings in much money for the family. eat alone: to keep for oneself; to be greedy.

  4. List of words having different meanings in American and ...

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    a person who generally supports the ideas of the UK Liberal Democrats, a centre-left party a person who holds the political ideals of Liberalism. a person who advocates modern liberalism; see also Liberalism in the United States for historic background life preserver a type of weapon for self-defence (US: blackjack)

  5. Big Brother's Jared Admits He 'Slipped Up' When He Called ...

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    In his speech, he called America the R-word. After Jared dropped the offensive slur, m Jared, 25, is the current Head of Household and was talking strategies with his allies on Friday, September 1.

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

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    a person pretending to a member of the general public to lend credibility or excitement to a confidence scheme; e.g., a person who claims to have received benefit from snake oil. Recently popularized in the UK by eBay ("shill bidding" or bidding to drum up excitement with no intention of buying).

  7. I Made One of the 20th Century's Most Outrageous Recipes - AOL

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    Deep in the archives of the magazine, I discovered simple versions of ambrosia salad with fresh oranges, coconut and whipped cream and more elaborate takes with homemade custard sauce.

  8. List of restaurant terminology - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of restaurant terminology.A restaurant is a business that prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money, either paid before the meal, after the meal, or with a running tab. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services.

  9. Food-Eating Competitions in America You Won't Believe ... - AOL

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