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  2. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    While slang is usually inappropriate for formal settings, this assortment includes well-known expressions from that time, with some still in use today, e.g., blind date, cutie-pie, freebie, and take the ball and run. [2] These items were gathered from published sources documenting 1920s slang, including books, PDFs, and websites.

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

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    5. Muffin walloper. Used to describe: An older, unmarried woman who gossips a lot. This colorful slang was commonly used in the Victorian era to describe unmarried old ladies who would gossip ...

  4. List of words having different meanings in American and ...

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    (full point) syn. with full stop (q.v.) Many, many uses; see Point (disambiguation) piece of land jutting into any body of water, esp. a river ("points and bends"); a prominence or peak (of mountains, hills, rocks), also an extremity of woods or timber pontoon blackjack, twenty-one a buoyant device pop

  5. Category:Lists of slang - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Lists of slang" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.

  6. Found: 12 Heavy-Duty Water Shoes That Actually Look Cool

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    These 15 best water shoes for men can hit the beach, kayak, and even wear for swims. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...

  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. Australian slang terms every visitor should know - AOL

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    The word’s been shortened from service station to “servo.” Ambo : An ambulance officer. Bottle-o: In Australia, you can only buy alcohol from licensed shops that specifically sell drinks.

  9. American English regional vocabulary - Wikipedia

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    New England, Wisconsin and the Mississippi and Ohio river valleys) – a water fountain; cellar – alternate term for basement [6] sneakers (throughout the U.S., though concentrated in the Northeast and parts of Florida) – generic rubber-soled athletic shoe. [7] soda – a sweet, carbonated soft drink