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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 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 ...

  3. List of city nicknames in Georgia (U.S. state) - Wikipedia

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    Valdosta. The Azalea City [35] Winnersville U.S.A. [36] Titletown; Vidalia – Sweet Onion Capital of the World [6] Warner Robins – Georgia's International City [37] Warwick – The Grits Capital of Georgia or The Grits Capital of the World [38] Waynesboro – Bird Dog Capital of the World [29] [39]

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

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    1. Giggle water. Used to describe: Any alcoholic drink, liquor or sparkling wine In the roaring '20s (that's 1920s, kids!) during prohibition, giggle water was slang for any alcoholic beverage.

  5. Diner lingo - Wikipedia

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    Diner lingo is a kind of American verbal slang used by cooks and chefs in diners and diner-style restaurants, and by the wait staff to communicate their orders to the cooks. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Usage of terms with similar meaning, propagated by oral culture within each establishment, may vary by region or even among restaurants in the same locale.

  6. These Buffet Restaurant Chains Have Closed Locations ... - AOL

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    Luby’s. This cafeteria-style buffet has a long, storied history in its home state of Texas. The first Luby’s opened in the ’40s, and the chain ballooned to more than 200 locations in the mid ...

  7. Older Southern American English - Wikipedia

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    One such example accent feature is the "r-dropping" (or non-rhoticity) of the late 18th and early 19th century, resulting in the similar r-dropping found in these American areas during the cultural "Old South". Contrarily, in Southern areas away from the major coasts and plantations (like Appalachia), on certain isolated islands, and variously ...

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  9. Valdosta Commercial Historic District - Wikipedia

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    The Valdosta Commercial Historic District in Valdosta, Georgia is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and expanded in 2002. It includes 81 contributing resources and 23 non-contributing resources.