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  2. 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 ...

  3. Slang - Wikipedia

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    A slang is a vocabulary (words, phrases, and linguistic usages) of an informal register, common in everyday conversation but avoided in formal writing and speech. [1] It also often refers to the language exclusively used by the members of particular in-groups in order to establish group identity, exclude outsiders, or both.

  4. Glossary of Generation Z slang - Wikipedia

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    Thus the verb "to oof" can mean killing another player in a game or messing up something oneself. [114] [115] oomf Abbreviation for "One of My Followers". [116] opp Short for opposition or enemies; describes an individual's opponents. A secondary, older definition has the term be short for "other peoples' pussy". Originated from street and gang ...

  5. 20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture

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    The word "pressed" connotes a certain weight put on someone. It could mean being upset or stressed to the point that something lives in your mind "rent-free," as Black Twitter might say. Or, in ...

  6. From ‘Basic’ to ‘Boujee,’ Here Are 29 Gen Z Slang Terms To ...

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    Maskot/Getty Images. 6. Delulu. Short for ‘delusional,’ this word is all about living in a world of pure imagination (and only slightly detached from reality).

  7. What does the slang word 'mid' really mean? - AOL

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    Urban Dictionary states that “mid” is: "Used to insult or degrade an opposing opinion, labeling it as average or poor quality.” Read more about teen slang:

  8. List of South African slang words - Wikipedia

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    Derived from the English word "lorry" with an identical meaning, the term gained popularity after the British colonized South Africa. Though "trok" (the proper Afrikaans translation for "truck") is still in use, it has been heavily replaced with the slang term "lorrie".

  9. Meh - Wikipedia

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    Meh (/ m ɛ /) is a colloquial interjection used as an expression of indifference or boredom.It is often regarded as a verbal equivalent of a shrug of the shoulders. The use of the term "meh" shows that the speaker is apathetic, uninterested, or indifferent to the question or subject at hand.