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The slang itself is not only cyclical, but also geographical. Through time, certain terms are added or dropped as attitudes towards it changed. For example, in the early days of the CB radio, the term "Good buddy" was widely used. [2] Nicknames or call signs given or adopted by CB radio users are known as "handles".
Slang used or popularized by Generation Z (Gen Z; generally those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s in the Western world) differs from slang of earlier generations; [1] [2] ease of communication via Internet social media has facilitated its rapid proliferation, creating "an unprecedented variety of linguistic variation". [2] [3] [4]
"Choose the size of candle appropriate to the size of the room, as the larger the candle, the further the scent throw," she says. The scent throw refers to the strength of the candle's fragrance.
The European Union CLP Regulation (for "Classification, Labelling and Packaging") was introduced as EC Regulation 1272/2008. It is based on the GHS system, to secure for "physical, health and environment hazards". [2] [1] [3] ADR European hazard sign, meaning highly flammable (33) — gasoline (1203)
Internet slang originated in the early days of the Internet with some terms predating the Internet. [3] The earliest forms of Internet slang assumed people's knowledge of programming and commands in a specific language. [4] Internet slang is used in chat rooms, social networking services, online games, video games and in the online community.
Then there’s #MolonLabe, a Greek phrase meaning “come and take [them],” which, legend has it, was the Spartan king Leonidas’ response when the Persian army told him and his army to lay down their weapons. The phrase, adopted by gun rights advocates as a rallying cry against gun control, was in the Twitter bios of 396 Trump followers and ...
Using the codes eases coordination and improves understanding during multiservice operations. The codes are intended for use by air, ground, sea, and space operations personnel at the tactical level. Code words that are followed by an asterisk (*) may differ in meaning from NATO usage. There is a key provided below to describe what personnel ...
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