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

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    Ethnophobic term used for someone who leaves a social gathering without saying goodbye; also irish exit [255] iron 1. Motorcycle, among motorcycle enthusiasts 1920s [256] 2. older automobile [257] 3. handcuffs [258] 4. carry iron i.e. armed [258] iron your shoelaces Go to the restroom e.g. It's time for me to iron my shoelaces [259] ish kabibble

  3. Term of endearment - Wikipedia

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    This article is about the phrase. For the film, see Terms of Endearment. For other uses, see Terms of Endearment (disambiguation). A term of endearment is a word or phrase used to address or describe a person, animal or inanimate object for which the speaker feels love or affection. Terms of endearment are used for a variety of reasons, such as parents addressing their children and lovers ...

  4. Eulogy - Wikipedia

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    George W. Bush delivers the eulogy at Ronald Reagan's state funeral, June 2004. A eulogy (from εὐλογία, eulogia, Classical Greek, eu for "well" or "true", logia for "words" or "text", together for "praise") is a speech or writing in praise of a person, especially one who recently died or retired, or as a term of endearment.

  5. ‘Terms of Endearment’ Turns 40: James L. Brooks Revisits ...

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    In “Terms of Endearment,” that dynamic sympathy especially extends to the emotionally unavailable men that Aurora Greenway (MacLaine) and her daughter Emma (Debra Winger) find themselves drawn to.

  6. Terms of Endearment (novel) - Wikipedia

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    The novel follows the often fraught relationship between a mother and daughter, as they manage marriages, illness, and other life events. While McMurtry's first three novels had been about young people leaving the country, his next three, including Terms of Endearment, were about "urbanites" (the fourth and fifth novels being Moving On and All My Friends Are Going to Be Strangers).

  7. Terms of Endearment - Wikipedia

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    Terms of Endearment is a 1983 American family tragicomedy [3] film directed, written, and produced by James L. Brooks, adapted from Larry McMurtry's 1975 novel of the same name. It stars Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Jeff Daniels, and John Lithgow. The film covers 30 years of the relationship between Aurora ...

  8. The most iconic Corvette moments in movies [Video] - AOL

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    As Chevy releases the new Corvette C8, look back at some of audiences’ favorite scenes featuring the iconic car, from movies such as "xXx," "Boogie Nights" and "Terms of Endearment."

  9. British slang - Wikipedia

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    anal sex but in slang terms can be used : 1. As a term of abuse for someone or something contemptible, difficult or unpleasant. [71] 2. Affectionately, as in 'you silly bugger'. [71] 3. As an exclamation of dissatisfaction, annoyance or surprise. [71] 4. To mean tired or worn out as in 'I'm absolutely buggered'. [71] 5. To mean frustrate ...