Overproof Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 This morning at work, one of my colleagues who's originally from the Midwest (Iowa) said in a conversation we were having "When the merger happens they'll 86 the expletive". I'd never heard the term...ever! I like to consider myself pretty hip to the game when it comes to slang etc, especially listening to so much bad arse rap music, but this ones got me. Or is it a term thats left for old timers Obviously, I knew what it meant in the context of the conversation being get rid of someone but now I wonder...Do many Americans use this term, is it just a Midwest thing? After a quick look around it seems I've been pretty blind to it as it's referenced in heaps of TV and movies I've watched. Where it originates is up for debate also. Please tell me I'm still cool without knowing what he meant. (Puts sunnies on while sweating furiously) Have a good weekend all!
NapaNolan Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 I could see it originating in either restaurant kitchens or with semi-truck radio codes. Either means removed, sold out, gone, etc...
HarveyBoulevard Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Cut, axed, etc. Not used much anymore. Old timer from the Midwest is about right. Won't hear that one in rap or hip hop 1
HarveyBoulevard Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 I think your still cool because you DON'T know what it means. 1
Ken Gargett Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 commonly used in australia and has been for as long as i can recall. not just a person. dumping a plan or something of that ilk probably even more appropriate. no idea where it came from.
Overproof Posted March 11, 2016 Author Posted March 11, 2016 Cut, axed, etc. Not used much anymore. Old timer from the Midwest is about right. Won't hear that one in rap or hip hop Unless your talkin Caddys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7h7hRLgT5E 2
Jeremy Festa Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Jesus mate, http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=86'd So uncool. I may just unfollow you on Instagram.
TheLiquidGator Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 86 is Maxwell Smart. Everyone knows that. 4
Overproof Posted March 11, 2016 Author Posted March 11, 2016 Jesus mate, http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=86'd So uncool. I may just unfollow you on Instagram. I know I know. I'm getting kitchen talk, gang bangin', booze talk and Ken telling me it's been around here in Australia for as long as he can recall (not sure how long that is) but I feel somewhat ashamed. Sometimes you have to set the bird free mate. Do what you gotta do!
oliverdst Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=86
DoubleDD Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Used all the time in restaurants for things that are "out" or no longer available.
TheLiquidGator Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Used all the time in restaurants for things that are "out" or no longer available. Or when a patron has worn out their welcome and get "bounced" for the common good.
Overproof Posted March 11, 2016 Author Posted March 11, 2016 I wonder if it's true that "back in the days" if the patron was too boozed from the 100 proof they would serve them the 86 proof. Maybe that's why it has association of throwing something out. booting out patrons.
Overproof Posted March 11, 2016 Author Posted March 11, 2016 Mods. Lock/delete the thread. I'm still cool contrary to the above smartarses. 1
mk05 Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Mods. 86 the thread. I'm still cool contrary to the above smartarses. fixt. 1
Jeremy Festa Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 I know I know. I'm getting kitchen talk, gang bangin', booze talk and Ken telling me it's been around here in Australia for as long as he can recall (not sure how long that is) but I feel somewhat ashamed. Sometimes you have to set the bird free mate. Do what you gotta do! I had to look it up too Sent from my iPhone
terrantheman Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 I wish HSA would quit 86'ing all the good marcas and vitolas. What they need to do is 86 these jawbreaker cigars! 1
jwr0201 Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Used in Florida and throughout the south by Boomers frequently. Also used by the military. Another is File 13.
DropTopDee Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Unless your talkin Caddys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7h7hRLgT5E Love all krit's projects
Overproof Posted March 11, 2016 Author Posted March 11, 2016 Love all krit's projects DO NOT get All My Life. Trash. I wouldn't exactly call it his project or new.
DropTopDee Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 DO NOT get All My Life. Trash. I wouldn't exactly call it his project or new.Yea, made that mistake lol. Think it was a label obligation thing
cigcars Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 It meant making somebody "DEAD". To "86" somebody meant and picture the finger swiping the throat in symbolic statement. That's what it meant in my younger days anyway.
Redsoxnat Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 It's restaurant lingo. Anytime anything runs out it is, 86d. Don't know where it originated but that is where it is most commonly heard.
mash Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 86 is Maxwell Smart. Everyone knows that. Exactly. It was Mel Brooks' idea.
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