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  • 86 (term) - Wikipedia
    In the hospitality industry, it is used to indicate that an item is no longer available, traditionally from a food or drinks establishment, or referring to a person or people who are not welcome on the premises Its etymology is unknown, but the term seems to have been coined in the 1920s or 1930s
  • Why Does 86 Mean Get Rid Of? Heres Everything We Know - Distractify
    The number "86" is a slang term that just so happens to mean "get rid of " But how did it receive this definition? Here's everything we know
  • Where Did the Term 86 Come From? - Mental Floss
    We’ve all heard someone use the term 86 in reference to doing away with something There are a few schools of thought behind where the saying came from
  • Where Did the Term 86 Come From? - Writing Explained
    Definition: To get rid of something; to cancel an order for a food item that is no longer available The expression first appeared in the first half of the 1900s The exact origin is unclear, but the most cited story relates to the restaurant industry in the early 20th century
  • What Are the Origins and Meaning of ‘86’? - HISTORY
    The term “86” has woven its way into American slang, typically meaning to get rid of or refuse service And while its exact origins are murky, its use dates back to the 1930s
  • Where does the term “86” come from? - The Straight Dope
    The most plausible explanation I’ve heard is that 86 is rhyming slang for “nix ” By extension 86 came to mean, “Don’t serve anything to the indicated party because he is either broke or a creep ” (Presumably you see how a code would come in handy in such situations )
  • How to Call China: +86 Country Code Guide Tips
    The specific international dialing code for China, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E 164 standard, is +86 Think of this phone code China as its unique global identifier ensuring your calls connect correctly to China from any other country, including India
  • MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where Did The Term “86” Come From?
    Pretty much everyone has heard of the expression “86”, which means to do away with something (like, “Yeah, 86 that order!”) But where did it come from why? Well, there are a few schools of thought as to its origin, though none of them are actually official Some possibilities…




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