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  2. Old-School Slang Words That Really Deserve a Comeback

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    6. Hoosegow. Used to describe: Jail or prison Coming from the Spanish word "juzgado" which means court of justice, hoosegow was a term used around the turn of the last century to describe a place ...

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

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    While slang is usually inappropriate for formal settings, this assortment includes well-known expressions from that time, with some still in use today, e.g., blind date, cutie-pie, freebie, and take the ball and run. [2] These items were gathered from published sources documenting 1920s slang, including books, PDFs, and websites.

  4. Slang dictionary - Wikipedia

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    A slang dictionary is a reference book containing an alphabetical list of slang, which is vernacular vocabulary not generally acceptable in formal usage, usually including information given for each word, including meaning, pronunciation, and etymology.

  5. Bloke - Wikipedia

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    Bloke is a slang term for a common man in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The earliest known usage is from the early 19th century, when it was recorded as a London slang term. [1] The word's origin is unknown, and though many theories exist regarding its etymology, none are considered conclusive.

  6. These are the most popular slang words teens are saying ... - AOL

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    Parents using slang terms Whether their kids like it or not, parents admit to using slang terms as well. The Preply survey shows 3 in 4 parents admit to using slang terms that are popular with teens.

  7. Slang Words Only People in Your State Know - AOL

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    Every state in the U.S. has a secret language that shows off what life is like there. PlayNJ, a gaming website, conducted a nationwide survey of 2,000 individuals and used data from sources like ...

  8. Category:Lists of slang - Wikipedia

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    Slang terms for money; N. List of slang names for cannabis; P. List of police-related slang terms; List of Puerto Rican slang words and phrases; R. List of regional ...

  9. How did words like periodt, GYAT, cap and drip come to be ...

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    In the realm of pop culture, new phrases and slang are constantly being introduced to growing audiences, but the origins of these words are often overlooked, hiding the rich history and connection ...