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

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    a term of endearment (n.) a bird of the family Anatidae (v.) to lower the head or body suddenly, to dodge (v.) to plunge under the surface of water (n.) a heavy cotton fabric (v.) Leaving very quickly. "He ducked out like five minutes ago" duff: of poor quality non-functional (up the duff) pregnant (slang, originally Australian) a type of ...

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

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    Notes Works cited References External links Background Melodrama films captivate the audience by weaving narratives that evoke intense emotions. These films primarily focus on family dynamics, centering around characters who face adversity and exploring themes of duty and love. The melodramatic format portrays characters navigating their challenges with unwavering determination, selfless acts ...

  4. Lists of pejorative terms for people - Wikipedia

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    Lists of pejorative terms for people include: List of ethnic slurs. List of ethnic slurs and epithets by ethnicity; List of common nouns derived from ethnic group names; List of religious slurs; A list of LGBT slang, including LGBT-related slurs; List of age-related terms with negative connotations; List of disability-related terms with ...

  5. Urban Dictionary - Wikipedia

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    Urban Dictionary Screenshot Screenshot of Urban Dictionary front page (2018) Type of site Dictionary Available in English Owner Aaron Peckham Created by Aaron Peckham URL urbandictionary.com Launched December 9, 1999 ; 25 years ago (1999-12-09) Current status Active Urban Dictionary is a crowdsourced English-language online dictionary for slang words and phrases. The website was founded in ...

  6. Slang dictionary - Wikipedia

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    The Canting Academy, or Devil's Cabinet Opened was a 17th-century slang dictionary, written in 1673 by Richard Head, that looked to define thieves' cant. [1] A New Dictionary of the Terms Ancient and Modern of the Canting Crew, was first published c. 1698. A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, by Francis Grose was first published in 1785.

  7. Diner lingo - Wikipedia

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    Many of the terms used are lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek and some are a bit racy or ribald, [3] but are helpful mnemonic devices for short-order cooks and staff. [2] Diner lingo was most popular in diners and luncheonettes from the 1920s to the 1970s.

  8. Nothingburger - Wikipedia

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    The phrase refers to the notion that a regular hamburger should have different flavorful ingredients, but if the meat were to be removed, all that would be left would be a "nothingburger", thus many ingredients might be on the outside, but upon further inspection on the inside, nothing remains.

  9. 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 ...