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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. Term of endearment - Wikipedia

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    This article is about the phrase. For the film, see Terms of Endearment. For other uses, see Terms of Endearment (disambiguation). A term of endearment is a word or phrase used to address or describe a person, animal or inanimate object for which the speaker feels love or affection. Terms of endearment are used for a variety of reasons, such as parents addressing their children and lovers ...

  4. Glossary of American terms not widely used in the United ...

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    The term "plant" is equally used and understood in the United States. shredded cheese grated cheese shuck the husk of an ear of corn (maize), an oyster shell, etc.; used in plural to mean something worthless or as an interjection ("shucks!"); (verb) to remove the shuck; also, to discard, get rid of, remove ("I shucked my coat") shyster*

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

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    The term Black Twitter comprises a large network of Black users on the platform and their loosely coordinated interactions, many of which accumulate into trending topics due to its size ...

  6. A word for Black stirs debate: term of endearment or veiled ...

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    Latinos have grown up hearing someone be called "negrita" or "negrito," but the Spanish term, a diminutive of Black, stirs debate over whether it's a term of endearment or a legacy of a racist past.

  7. Calling a movie a “tearjerker” could practically qualify as a spoiler, especially in the case of “Terms of Endearment.” Because it is very, very funny. For writer-director James L. Brooks ...

  8. Snoo - Wikipedia

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    Snoo may refer to: Snoo, the mascot of the website Reddit; The Snoo, drummer otherwise known as Tré Cool; Snoo Wilson (1948–2013), English playwright, screenwriter and director; Laura De Snoo (born 1962), American discus thrower

  9. Drag Race terminology - Wikipedia

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    a term of endearment, may be a portmanteau of "honey" and "cunty" interior illusions lounge: a backstage room where contestants wait during judge deliberations [2] kai kai [2] [13] a sexual or romantic relationship between two drag queens ki ki [7] / kiki [6] [11] a gathering of friends, possibly for the purpose of gossipping (not to be ...