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

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    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 ...

  3. 100 Slang Terms From the 20th Century No One Uses Anymore - AOL

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    The 20th century was a truly special time. One day we were "cruisin' for a bruisin'" with some "greasers" at the "passion pit," the next we're telling a Valley Girl to "talk to the hand"—or ...

  4. Category:Slang terms for men - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Slang terms for men" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Ars (slang) B.

  5. Old-School Slang Words That Really Deserve a Comeback

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    5. Muffin walloper. Used to describe: An older, unmarried woman who gossips a lot. This colorful slang was commonly used in the Victorian era to describe unmarried old ladies who would gossip ...

  6. Terminology of homosexuality - Wikipedia

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    Two men at the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear indicate their identity with the word gay.. Terms used to describe homosexuality have gone through many changes since the emergence of the first terms in the mid-19th century.

  7. How Polari, the ‘lost language’ of gay men, inspired much of ...

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    By the start of the 20th century, gay men were potentially able to be kept in penal servitude for life or for any term not less than ten years by the laws at the time. Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu ...

  8. Category:Pejorative terms for men - Wikipedia

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  9. LGBTQ slang - Wikipedia

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    LGBTQ slang, LGBTQ speak, queer slang, or gay slang is a set of English slang lexicon used predominantly among LGBTQ people. It has been used in various languages since the early 20th century as a means by which members of the LGBTQ community identify themselves and speak in code with brevity and speed to others.