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From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/86_%28number%29):
When used as a verb, to "eighty-six" means to "ignore" or "get rid of". Suggested theories of the source of this usage include:
* Possibly a reference to article 86 of the New York state liquor code which defines the circumstances in which a bar patron should be refused service or "86ed". Another theory has it that this is rhyming slang for "nix." Interestingly, this seems to be an American coinage, unusual for rhyming slang.[1]
* Others have suggested that this usage originated from the famous Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City, as item number 86 on their menu, their house steak, often ran out during the 19th century.
* Another explanation is that Chumley's, a famous 1900's New York speakeasy, was located at 86 Bedford St. During Prohibition, an entrance through an interior adjoining courtyard was used, as it provided privacy and discretion for customers. As was a New York tradition, the cops were on the payroll of the bar and would give a ring to the bar that they were coming for a raid. The bartender would then give the command "86 everybody!", which meant that everyone should hightail it out the 86 Bedford entrance because the cops were coming in through the courtyard door.
When used as a verb, to "eighty-six" means to "ignore" or "get rid of". Suggested theories of the source of this usage include:
* Possibly a reference to article 86 of the New York state liquor code which defines the circumstances in which a bar patron should be refused service or "86ed". Another theory has it that this is rhyming slang for "nix." Interestingly, this seems to be an American coinage, unusual for rhyming slang.[1]
* Others have suggested that this usage originated from the famous Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City, as item number 86 on their menu, their house steak, often ran out during the 19th century.
* Another explanation is that Chumley's, a famous 1900's New York speakeasy, was located at 86 Bedford St. During Prohibition, an entrance through an interior adjoining courtyard was used, as it provided privacy and discretion for customers. As was a New York tradition, the cops were on the payroll of the bar and would give a ring to the bar that they were coming for a raid. The bartender would then give the command "86 everybody!", which meant that everyone should hightail it out the 86 Bedford entrance because the cops were coming in through the courtyard door.
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>> here are piles of american slang that i do not get the meaning...
No worries... It's prety hard to keep up with the American slang if you don't live in the country. Even if you do, there are a lot of different words and expressions depending upon which part of the country you live in. I've been in the U.S. for 16 years and there's still a lot to learn.
>> here are piles of american slang that i do not get the meaning...
No worries... It's prety hard to keep up with the American slang if you don't live in the country. Even if you do, there are a lot of different words and expressions depending upon which part of the country you live in. I've been in the U.S. for 16 years and there's still a lot to learn.
> if you don't work as a waiter or cook in a restaurant
> you will never hear it. as a matter of fact, it will
> never be said to a customer because they wouldn't
> understand it either.
That's not true at all. I've heard it used quite a bit. I'm not a waiter or cook, and I've never worked in a restaurant.
> you will never hear it. as a matter of fact, it will
> never be said to a customer because they wouldn't
> understand it either.
That's not true at all. I've heard it used quite a bit. I'm not a waiter or cook, and I've never worked in a restaurant.
Good old wikipedia seems to give a reasonable answer:
There are several theories on the origin of the term. In the bar culture, it is attributed to Article 86 of the New York State Liquor Code. Article 86 specifically outlines the circumstances in which a bar patron should be refused alcohol or removed from the bar. In the restaurant culture, the theory goes back to the Great Depression and the soup kitchens. The legend goes that soup kitchens were limited to 85 patrons at a time so number 86 in line wouldn't receive food.
A lesser known theory is that Cockney rhyming slang took the word nix and transformed it into "86'ed".
There are several theories on the origin of the term. In the bar culture, it is attributed to Article 86 of the New York State Liquor Code. Article 86 specifically outlines the circumstances in which a bar patron should be refused alcohol or removed from the bar. In the restaurant culture, the theory goes back to the Great Depression and the soup kitchens. The legend goes that soup kitchens were limited to 85 patrons at a time so number 86 in line wouldn't receive food.
A lesser known theory is that Cockney rhyming slang took the word nix and transformed it into "86'ed".
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