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

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    Young woman's wealthy boyfriend or lover (sugar daddy) [137] daddy-o Term of address usually directed towards older males [138] daisy None too masculine [20] dame Female. did not gain widespread use until the 1930's [20] dance To be hanged [139] dangle Leave, get lost [20] dapper 1. Fashionably attired, impeccably dressed [140] 2. Flapper 's ...

  3. Whatever (slang) - Wikipedia

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    Whatever is a slang term meaning "whatever you say" , "I don't care what you say" or "what will be will be". The term is used either to dismiss a previous statement and express indifference or in affirmation of a previous statement as "whatever will be will be". [1] An interjection of "whatever" can be considered offensive and impolite or it ...

  4. Terminology of homosexuality - Wikipedia

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    The most common terms are gay (both men and women) and lesbian (women only). Other terms include same gender loving and same-sex-oriented.[4] Among some sectors of gay sub-culture, same-gender sexual behavior is sometimes viewed as solely for physical pleasure instead of romantic. Men on the down-low (or DL) may engage in covert sexual activity ...

  5. LGBTQ slang - Wikipedia

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    Conversations between gay men have been found to use more slang and fewer commonly known terms about sexual behavior than conversations between straight men. [ 20 ] In the Philippines, many LGBTQ people speak with Swardspeak , or "gay lingo", which is a more extensive use of slang as a form of dialect or way of speaking.

  6. Faggot - Wikipedia

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    Faggot, often shortened to fag in American usage, is a derogatory slur used to refer to gay men. [1][2] In American youth culture around the turn of the 21st century, its meaning extended as a broader reaching insult more related to masculinity and group power structure. [3]

  7. Dude - Wikipedia

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    In the popular press of the 1880s and 1890s, "dude" was a new word for "dandy"—an "extremely well-dressed male", a man who assigned particular importance to his appearance. The café society and Bright Young Things of the late 1800s and early 1900s were populated with dudes. Young men of leisure vied to display their wardrobes.

  8. Misogyny - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. Misogyny (/ mɪˈsɒdʒɪni /) is hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women or girls. It is a form of sexism that can keep women at a lower social status than men, thus maintaining the social roles of patriarchy. Misogyny has been widely practised for thousands of years. It is reflected in art, literature, human societal ...

  9. Horses in the United States - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 30 August 2024. Horses running at a ranch in Texas Horses have been an important component of American life and culture since before the founding of the nation. In 2023, there were an estimated 6.65 million horses in the United States, with 1.5 million horse owners, 25 million citizens that participate ...