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You won't like the answer to this. Supposedly the origin refers to lady parts. It started with "gangsta" rap and caught on to main stream slang. Of course white folks like me take it to mean something exceptional or done well. Example : That is tight work, nice job. Or that is a tight fade (haircut that is well blended).
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What is the origin of the word boffo?
It is a slang word for very good and successful referring to plays, musicals or films. Or a person who has extensive skill in a particular field. Origin not known.
What is the origin of the slang term for money fin?
A fin (short for "finnif") is slang for a five-dollar bill. It is derived from the Yiddish word for "five" ("finf").
What is the origin of the word porridge meaning prison?
The origin of porridge meaning prison is based on the fact that porridge needs stirring, and stir is an even older slang expression for prison.
What is the origin of the Swedish word fika?
The proper word is 'kaffe'. There used to be (quite some time ago) a kind of slang that placed syllables in the wrong order.
What is the origin of the word bistro?
The origin of the word is generally not known, but as a Parisian slang word from the 1840's it referred to a little wine shop or restaurant. There is a Russian word 'bee stra' which refers to something done quickly (quick service in a cafe) but this is also unlikely
What is the origin of the word 'word' when used as a slang?
AfricanAmerican gang slang for "I agree." Or "That's right"
Is yucky a Greek word?
Absolutely not.It is an American slang word with echoic origin.
Is skibbies another word for underwear?
Skivvies. Origin is military slang.
What is the origin of the Afrikaans slang word 'jol'?
It orginated from the English word "jolly", referring to a joyful atmosphere.
What is the origin of the word boffo?
It is a slang word for very good and successful referring to plays, musicals or films. Or a person who has extensive skill in a particular field. Origin not known.
What is the origin of the slang term for money fin?
A fin (short for "finnif") is slang for a five-dollar bill. It is derived from the Yiddish word for "five" ("finf").
What is the origin of the word Yonks?
Perhaps from dONKey's Years ...
What is the origin of the slang word 'yo'?
It's the Spanish word for 'I', and was first used in English as a shorthand way of saying, "I'm here!" or "Present!"
What is the derivation of the word bamboozle?
The origin is not known. From the early 1700's it may have been a slang word. There is a Scottish word 'bombaze' meaning to perplex. There is a French word 'embabounier' meaning to make a fool. Whatever the answer, the origin is not known and disputed
How can you use the word tight in a sentence?
The word tight can be used to demonstrate the fact that something is not loose or secure. Or it could be used as a slang word meaning something is "good", "sweet", or "flawless", "faultless", "attractive"- this is not for describing people, only objects such as a bike.
What is the origin for the word quid?
The word "quid" is believed to have originated from Latin, where "quid" meant "what." It later evolved in British slang to refer to the British pound, and is now commonly used as a slang term for money in general.
What is the origin of the word honcho?
The word "honcho" is believed to have originated from Japanese slang, where it means "leader" or "boss." It was adopted into English slang, particularly during the American occupation of Japan after World War II.
