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Chokey

Language; Slang

Outdated slang word for a prison, of British Indian origin.

Doolally

Language; Slang

To be crazy; loopy; out of one's mind. It traces its origins back to British Indian military slang, from the word Deolali which is a town near Bombay.

100-percent girl

Language; Slang

An extremely offensive term used to indicate a non-transgendered girl or woman who is considered traditionally feminine, according to the standard gender roles.

Taboo

Language; Slang

Avoided in polite, formal, dignified, older, or refined settings.

Live wire

Language; Slang

An energetic and vivacious person is called as live wire.

Smart money

Language; Slang

The money belonging to smart or clever people is called as smart money.

Smokey

Language; Slang

A highway patrol officer; a police officer is called as a smokey.

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