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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. Here's the Skinny on 25 Iconic Baby Boomer Slang Terms - AOL

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  4. 'I need a grippy sock vacation': Breaking down the Gen ... - AOL

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    Young people are talking about needing "grippy socks vacations" — a phrase that references the no-skid socks worn during inpatient mental health stays. And it’s not always a joke ...

  5. From ‘menty b’ to ‘grippy socks,’ internet slang is taking ...

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    In recent years, terms like “stressy depressy” and “menty b” have been used as shorthand to talk about mental health and mental illness. While such language can help destigmatize mental ...

  6. For sale: baby shoes, never worn - Wikipedia

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    "For sale: baby shoes, never worn." is a six-word story, and one of the most famous examples of flash fiction . Versions of the story date back to the early 1900s, and it was being reproduced and expanded upon within a few years of its initial publication.

  7. Hospital socks - Wikipedia

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    Hospital socks, also known as psych ward socks or grippy socks, are socks given to patients at hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and nursing homes. The socks have non-skid features to prevent patients from slipping and falling. [ 1 ]

  8. 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 ...

  9. Glossary of Generation Z slang - Wikipedia

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    Thus the verb "to oof" can mean killing another player in a game or messing up something oneself. [106] [107] oomf Abbreviation for "One of My Followers". [108] opp Short for opposition or enemies; describes an individual's opponents. A secondary, older definition has the term be short for "other peoples' pussy". Originated from street and gang ...