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  2. 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 ...

  3. List of age-related terms with negative connotations - Wikipedia

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    Little old lady: A harmless and helpless older woman; innocent and pitiful older woman. (see "adorable" above) Lolita: A term for a sexualized minor child, typically a girl; the term has pedophilic connotations and is often used to fetishize or exploit vulnerable preteen girls. "Lolita" is a term of endearment from the book Lolita by Vladimir ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. List of commonly misused English words - Wikipedia

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    Non-standard: If you're first instinct is "man the USA lucked into the soft side of the bracket" your instinct would be correct. [148] Non-standard: From here, you draft supporting talent, develop that talent, add some veteran free agents, and if your lucky, you're on your way to truly competing. [149] Non-standard: You're mother called this ...

  6. Little girl has meltdown over getting older

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    Andrea asks Paislee and her twin brother Hudson to reminisce about their favorite memories of the past year, and appeared that the reality of being four hit Paislee a little harder than she expected.

  7. 21 common words you may be pronouncing wrong - AOL

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    Whether it's to indicate your level of education or talent with language, you want to know how to speak and write correctly. 21 common words you may be pronouncing wrong Skip to main content

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

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    the amount of something allocated to a particular person alternate (adj.) done or occurring by turns; every second, every other ("on alternate weeks") (n.) one that alternates with another (adj.) constituting an alternative, offering a choice (UK usu. & US also alternative) ("use alternate routes")

  9. Ask Allison: My kid uses words like 'rizz' and 'mid ... - AOL

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    Why Gen Z vocabulary is so confusing — and what it actually means.