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Oreo
Language; Slang

An American of African descent who behaves more white than black.

Elevator music
Language; Slang

Dull, uninteresting music of the type that can be heard in elevators or shops( as compared to exciting jazz or rock).

Shavetail
Language; Slang

A second lieutenant; a non-commissioned officer in the army; any inexperienced person.

Slob
Language; Slang

A rude, unpleasant, fat person." What a slob, comb your hair, if you can get a comb through it".

Scoop
Language; Slang

A news storey gathered by a reporter before any other reporter hears of it.

head-beetler
Language; Slang

A bully of the workshop, who lords it over his fellow-workmen by reason of superior strength, skill in fighting. Sometimes applied to the foreman.

Southie
Geography; Slang

A nickname used to refer to South Boston, Massachusetts. South Boston is one of the oldest and most historic neighbourhoods in America. It is predominantly known for its Irish population, but today ...

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