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For the first portion of the list, see List of words having different meanings in American and British English (A–L). Asterisked (*) meanings, though found chiefly in the specified region, also have some currency in the other dialect; other definitions may be recognised by the other as Briticisms or Americanisms respectively. Additional usage ...
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 ...
U.S. Navy slang, a glossary at Wiktionary; African American Vernacular English, a source of American slang words; The Historical Dictionary of American Slang, the most comprehensive and thoroughly researched dictionary of American slang and the only American slang dictionary prepared entirely on historical principles
Maskot/Getty Images. 6. Delulu. Short for ‘delusional,’ this word is all about living in a world of pure imagination (and only slightly detached from reality).
On this holiday in particular, we celebrate with foods that are quintessentially American...or so you may have thought. Many of our favorite, go-to recipes for this patriotic holiday were actually ...
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You might think American snack food choices would be super unhealthy: candy, pizza, baked goods and others. But when compiling a list of foods that many Americans reach for throughout the day to ...
Here are the 10 foods you won't find on many people's grocery lists. 10. Cilantro 9. Licorice 8. Mushrooms 7. Mayonnaise 6. Oysters 5. Celery 4. Tofu 3. Cheese Fondue 2. Garlic 1. Brussels Sprouts