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  2. Gratuity - Wikipedia

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    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word "tip" originated as a slang term and its etymology is unclear. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the meaning "give a small present of money" began around 1600, and the meaning "give a gratuity to" is first attested in 1706. [9] [10] The noun in this sense is from 1755. The term in ...

  3. List of slang terms for federal agents - Wikipedia

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    A term often used by UFO conspiracy theorists, referring to alleged government agents who wear black suits and are responsible for the suppression of information related to UFOs, including testimonies of those who claim to have witnessed them. [10] Militia: A term used in some post-soviet countries to refer to a member of the secret police.

  4. 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 ...

  5. All politics is local - Wikipedia

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    Tip O'Neill, a former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, is most closely associated with this phrase, although he did not originate it. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Meaning and applicability

  6. Opinion: DoorDash doesn’t understand the definition of a tip

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    A new initiative by DoorDash, if successful, could redefine the meaning of tipping, writes Corey Mintz.

  7. Tipping point (sociology) - Wikipedia

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    A study suggests, "path dependencies, increasing returns to scale and learning-by-doing cost reductions can produce sudden, tipping-point-like transitions that cannot be extrapolated from past system behaviour", and that "historically, technological innovation and government policies often motivated by energy security concerns have also, in ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. Less predictability means more difficult budgeting. It’s all too easy to imagine some people depending on credit cards during lean months rather than planning ahead with a deep emergency fund. 7.