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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. Glossary of Generation Z slang - Wikipedia

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    Term used to describe someone being helped by an adult, parent, or teacher on a subject that the user already knows well. Used to tease and taunt others. Closely related to "skill issue." [citation needed] fire Term used to describe that something is impressive, good, or cool. [50] Also see lit. Alternative: flame. fit/fit check

  4. Urban Dictionary - Wikipedia

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    Urban Dictionary Screenshot Screenshot of Urban Dictionary front page (2018) Type of site Dictionary Available in English Owner Aaron Peckham Created by Aaron Peckham URL urbandictionary.com Launched December 9, 1999 ; 25 years ago (1999-12-09) Current status Active Urban Dictionary is a crowdsourced English-language online dictionary for slang words and phrases. The website was founded in ...

  5. 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 ...

  6. 'Skibidi Toilet' might be made into a movie. Yes, really ...

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    Skibidi and skibidi toilet teen slang: All about the meaning and definition of the slang phrase. Everything you need to know and more than we wish we knew. 'Skibidi Toilet' might be made into a movie.

  7. List of CB slang - Wikipedia

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    CB slang is the distinctive anti-language, argot, or cant which developed among users of Citizens Band radio (CB), especially truck drivers in the United States during the 1970s and early 1980s, [1] when it was an important part of the culture of the trucking industry. The slang itself is not only cyclical, but also geographical.

  8. The Surprising Origins of 'Break a Leg'—and Why Performers ...

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    On the night of a big show, actors believe that wishing someone "good luck" is actually bad luck. So, they flip the script and wish for something bad to happen, hoping the opposite will occur.

  9. Luck - Wikipedia

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    Luck in games involving chance is defined as the change in a player's equity after a random event such as a die roll or card draw. [13] Luck is positive (good luck) if the player's position is improved and negative (bad luck) if it is worsened. A poker player who is doing well (playing successfully, winning) is said to be "running good". [14]