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  2. Slang dictionary - Wikipedia

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    Slang dictionaries have been around for hundreds of years. The Canting Academy, or Devil's Cabinet Opened was a 17th-century slang dictionary, written in 1673 by Richard Head, that looked to define thieves' cant. [1] A New Dictionary of the Terms Ancient and Modern of the Canting Crew, was first published c. 1698.

  3. 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 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-lute-ly ...

  4. Duchenne muscular dystrophy - Wikipedia

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    Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe type of muscular dystrophy predominantly affecting boys. [3] [7] [8] The onset of muscle weakness typically begins around age four, with rapid progression. [2] Initially, muscle loss occurs in the thighs and pelvis, extending to the arms, [3] which can lead to difficulties in standing up. [3]

  5. Glossary of pinball terms - Wikipedia

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    The common term used to refer to the area beneath the flippers. If the ball rolls into the drain area via an outlane or between the flippers, it will be lost. Also refers to the act of losing a ball in this manner. drop target. An upright, pressure-sensitive rectangle that drops below the playfield when hit by the ball.

  6. 20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture

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    In honor of Black Twitter's contribution, Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words it brought to popularity, using the AAVE Glossary, Urban Dictionary, Know Your Meme, and other internet ...

  7. Glossary of BDSM - Wikipedia

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    It is believed that the word is a combination of "squirm" and "icky" and is used to imply an uncomfortable feeling mixed with disgust. The term is used instead of disgust because that word implies moral repugnance to the act. [12] [105] [106] Sub drop: A strong physical and emotional response experienced by a participant in a BDSM scene. This ...

  8. What do teens mean when they say ‘sigma’? - AOL

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    Urban Dictionary adds that sigma “is what all 10 year olds think they are.” As reported by British GQ , the word “sigma” was born from the misogynistic “manosphere.” What does ‘sigma ...

  9. Urban Dictionary - Wikipedia

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    Urban Dictionary is a crowdsourced English-language online dictionary for slang words and phrases. The website was founded in 1999 by Aaron Peckham. Originally, Urban Dictionary was intended as a dictionary of slang or cultural words and phrases, not typically found in standard English dictionaries, but it is now used to define any word, event, or phrase (including sexually explicit content).