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  2. List of military slang terms - Wikipedia

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    [6] Most reference works, including the Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, supply an origin date of 1940–1944, generally attributing it to the United States Army. [citation needed] Rick Atkinson ascribes the origin of SNAFU, FUBAR, and a bevy of other terms to cynical G.I.s ridiculing the Army's penchant for acronyms. [7]

  3. Roger Dodger (phrase) - Wikipedia

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    The phrase "Roger Dodger" originated during World War II and was verbally circulated throughout the United States military as a part of a story about a pilot or soldier who added his own flair to radio phraseology. The punch line of this story is: "Roger Dodger, you old codger!" The story was passed along by servicemen in all branches of the ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. Military humor - Wikipedia

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    Military slang, in any language, is also full of humorous expressions; the term "fart sack" is military slang for a sleeping bag. [1] Barrack humor also often makes use of dysphemism, such as the widespread usage of "shit on a shingle" for chipped beef. [2] Certain military expressions, like friendly fire, are a frequent source of satirical ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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    soft bread roll or a sandwich made from it (this itself is a regional usage in the UK rather than a universal one); in plural, breasts (vulgar slang e.g. "get your baps out, love"); a person's head (Northern Ireland). [21] barmaid *, barman a woman or man who serves drinks in a bar.

  8. Dodgers' minor league team unwittingly rebrands with a ... - AOL

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    The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, a Dodgers minor league team, chose "Chaquetas" as an alternate name, then learned of the word's slang meaning.

  9. Spondulix - Wikipedia

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    The earliest recorded occurrence of the word as slang for money appears to have been in the late 19th century in the United States. The New Oxford Dictionary of English marks the origin as US slang. However, according to the Cassell Dictionary of Slang, [ 4 ] the term can be traced back to the mid-19th century in England.