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  2. List of Puerto Rican slang words and phrases - Wikipedia

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    While in other countries this word means "insolence", [13] in Puerto Rico it has an entirely different meaning and is used to describe that something is good, fun, funny, great or beautiful. [14] corillo Friend, or group of friends. [9] dura Normally means “hard”, but in Puerto Rican slang means that someone is really good at what they do. [3]

  3. Bistre - Wikipedia

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    Bistre's appearance is generally of a dark grayish brown, with a yellowish cast. Bistre has also been used to name colors resembling the pigment, typically shades of brown. The first recorded use of bistre as a color name in English was in 1727; another name for the color bistre is soot brown. [1]

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  5. Bistro - Wikipedia

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    The etymology is unclear. The Dictionnaire de l'Académie française dates the word from the 19th century term, bistro, "innkeeper", and suggests that it may be linked to the Poitevin word bistraud ("little servant"), or to bistrouille ("cheap liquor"). It recommends the spelling "bistrot" in preference to "bistro". [6]

  6. Cheese soup - Wikipedia

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    In Spanish, 'cheese soup' translates to sopa de queso, and a published Mexican recipe from 1893 exists for the dish under this name. [4] In Switzerland, cheese soup is referred to as Kassuppe, and it is a specialty dish in Central Switzerland. [9] Churu is a Tibetan cheese soup prepared with churu cheese of Tibet. [6] [7]

  7. 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 A-1 First class 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 ...

  8. What is 'preppy'? The old slang has a new meaning

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    Whereas the slang word “basic” describes someone perceived as “boring or a non-conforming person,” preppy conveys simplicity or predictability, according to Bark’s chief parenting ...

  9. Birria - Wikipedia

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    Birria (Spanish: ⓘ) is a meat stew or soup, originally made with goat, but now commonly made with beef.The meat is marinated in an adobo made of vinegar, dried chiles, garlic, and herbs and spices (including cumin, bay leaves, and thyme) before being cooked in a broth (Spanish: consomé).