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  3. 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 ...

  4. Category:American slang - Wikipedia

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    Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; ... List of Puerto Rican slang words and phrases; 0–9. 86 (term) A. Ain't; Autumn in New England; B.

  5. Glossary of card game terms - Wikipedia

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    Hand of cards during a game. The following is a glossary of terms used in card games.Besides the terms listed here, there are thousands of common and uncommon slang terms. Terms in this glossary should not be game-specific (e.g. specific to bridge, hearts, poker or rummy), but apply to a wide range of card games played with non-proprietary pac

  6. List of sports idioms - Wikipedia

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    The following is a list of phrases from sports that have become idioms (slang or otherwise) in English. They have evolved usages and meanings independent of sports and are often used by those with little knowledge of these games. The sport from which each phrase originates has been included immediately after the phrase.

  7. Category:Lists of slang - Wikipedia

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    Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... List of Puerto Rican slang words and phrases; R. List of regional nicknames;

  8. Chattanooga Slang - AOL

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    Chattanooga, Tenn., has many unique slang phrases describing areas of the city and its people. Here are ten phrases that are an integral part of the local Chattanooga slang. Show comments

  9. Weight class (boxing) - Wikipedia

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    In the early nineteenth century, there were no standard weight classes. In 1823, the Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue said the limit for a "light weight" was 12 stone (168 lb, 76.2 kg) while Sportsman's Slang the same year gave 11 stone (154 lb, 69.9 kg) as the limit. [8]