king v. among graffiti artists, to (pervasively) paint one’s name or symbol (throughout an area); to own an area through tagging or bombing. Etymological Note: The verb probably derives from the noun king ‘chief or principal person; the best or top person.’ This is supported by some of the cites included below. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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Oofless is an antiquated bit of British slang that describes someone temporarily short on cash. It’s from ooftisch, a Yiddish-derived term for “cash placed on the table,” from German auf Tisch. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of...
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