86 (term)
American English slang term
Summary
Eighty-six or 86 is American English slang originating in the hospitality industry, especially a food or drinks establishment, meaning that an item is no longer available, or that a person or people is not welcome on the premises. Its etymology is unknown, but it seems to have been coined in the 1920s or 1930s.
Originally created by Thumperward
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might be more precise than "the Republicans", since Posobiec is not an elected official
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