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

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    slang for a pre-decimalisation sixpence coin or sixpence value one who tans tap valve through which liquid is drawn and dispensed *(US usu.: faucet, spigot) (tap up) to covertly enter negotiations ("The manager accused the other team of tapping up his player") (US: tampering) a spile or spigot in a cask; a device for dispensing beer from a keg

  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. 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. Professor keeps a hilarious list of slang terms he learns ...

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    Nothing is more cringe-inducing than when your professor (or any adult, really) tries get hip with the kids and sprinkles some totally rad teen lingo into their everyday lectures. That's why one ...

  6. List of catchphrases in American and British mass media

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    This is a list of catchphrases found in American and British english language television and film, where a catchphrase is a short phrase or expression that has gained usage beyond its initial scope. These are not merely catchy sayings.

  7. OP and OPP have new slang meanings: Do you know what ... - AOL

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    According to Urban Dictionary, “OP” can mean “original post” or “original poster.” It can refer to a social media post that was retweeted, stitched, dueted or shared or the person who ...

  8. Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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    (v.) (slang) to mooch, to hit up, to leave in a pompous manner pong (n.) (slang) a strong unpleasant smell; (v.) to give off a strong unpleasant smell; (adj.) pongy poof, poofter (derogatory) a male homosexual (US equivalent: fag, faggot) pouffe, poof, poove A small drum-shaped soft furnishing used as a foot rest (related US: hassock, Ottoman ...

  9. Category:Academic slang - Wikipedia

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