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  2. Prison slang - Wikipedia

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    Prison slang can be found in other written forms such as diaries, letters, tattoos, ballads, songs, and poems. [2] Prison slang has existed as long as there have been crime and prisons; in Charles Dickens' time it was known as "thieves' cant". Words from prison slang often eventually migrate into common usage, such as "snitch", "ducking", and ...

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

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    1. First timer in prison i.e. a new fish [168] 2. Heavy drinker e.g. You drink like a fish [168] flaming youth In the 1920s, the term referred to a group of young men known for their wild and flamboyant behavior; Male counterpart to a flapper; see cake eater [169] Young flappers, members of the 1927 MGM Chorus Girls. flapper(s) Main article ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. Here's the Skinny on 25 Iconic Baby Boomer Slang Terms - AOL

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  6. Porridge (1974 TV series) - Wikipedia

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    The programme ran for three series and two Christmas specials. A feature film of the same name based on the series was released in 1979. The sitcom focuses on two prison inmates, Norman Fletcher (played by Barker) and Lennie Godber (played by Beckinsale), who are serving time at the fictional HMP Slade in Cumberland. The show's title is a 1950s ...

  7. Cincinnati Slang - AOL

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    The locals of Cincinnati use slang terms and phrases that have been part of the local culture for so long, nobody stops to ask why. ... How a 24-year-old surfer rode a wave the size of 10-story ...

  8. Short Eyes (play) - Wikipedia

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    Short Eyes is a 1974 drama written by playwright Miguel Piñero.The play premiered at the Theater of the Riverside Church, [1] was then produced off-Broadway at the Joseph Papp Public Theater on February 28, 1974, and transferred after 54 performances to the Vivian Beaumont Theater on Broadway on May 23, 1974.

  9. Detroit Slang - AOL

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    Getty Images Detroit slang is an ever-evolving dictionary of words and phrases with roots in regional Michigan, the Motown music scene, African-American communities and drug culture, among others.