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Callie1979

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42. Wikipedia? Here's Webster's Dictionary definition; which is recognized worldwide.
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 05:04 PM
Apr 28

Someone could've edited the Wikipedia definition an hour ago.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/86
1
informal
a
: to refuse to serve (a customer)
"Beer here, barkeep," he said. "You're eighty-sixed," Lucy said. "Cut off. No more for you."
—Mary Karr
b
: to eject or ban (a customer)
The club's bouncers eighty-sixed her.
I nodded at the corner bar beside us. He said, "I can't go in there." "Why?" "I'm eighty-sixed."
—Andre Dubus
broadly : to eject, dismiss, or remove (someone)
He was eighty-sixed from Twitter following outrage from other users …
—Jason Wilson
The prof and his lovely wife … are ghosts, having recently been eighty-sixed from this world when their car was hit by a falling rock.
—John Stark
But [Jim] Boylen is yesterday's news now, kicked to the curb, eighty-sixed by the Bulls on Friday …
—Steve Greenberg
2
informal
a
: to remove (an item) from a menu : to no longer offer (an item) to customers
Many small restaurants or bars may run into issues with their inventory. When there are not enough ingredients left to make a popular dish or drink, they'll have to 86 it. This prevents customers from ordering it and then getting upset.
—Joshua Weatherwax
b
: to reject, discontinue, or get rid of (something)
Democratic leaders also eighty-sixed a similar amendment introduced in the House version of the bill …
—Dell Cameron
Sadly, … the heartless bottom-liners on the food committee eighty-sixed the black raspberry [ice cream] for good.
—Greg Kesich
So after attempting a Zoom interview that had them sounding as garbled as the off-camera adults in a "Peanuts" special, we eighty-sixed the audio on our computers and talked on the phone …
—Brian O'Neill


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Seriously? BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 28 #1
If it were not actual harassment ... reACTIONary Apr 28 #19
This is a classic example of a SLAPP LAWSUIT,.. magicarpet Apr 28 #59
SLAPP lawsuits are private litigation LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #67
I was hopping to convey this new Comey litigation about the sea shells on the beach that offended trdump,... magicarpet Thursday #68
This indictment was brought in bad faith and vindictive purposes LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #69
I hope you are right about a court tossing this case out the front door of the courthouse magicarpet Thursday #70
Really? MustLoveBeagles Apr 28 #2
Refuse service or blackball is not a death threat. Trump's DOJ is lying. blm Apr 28 #3
FFS...I hate these "people". Lochloosa Apr 28 #4
SPLC just asked for transcripts in their case. Comey should do the same. jls4561 Apr 28 #5
Sounds AI orthoclad Apr 28 #6
Artificial Intelgence isn't THAT stupid... reACTIONary Apr 28 #21
Stupid it ain't orthoclad Apr 28 #56
Yes, it is harassment, and, I think.... reACTIONary Apr 28 #58
djt's new poodle lap dog Todd Blanche is trying to out do his predecessor, magicarpet Apr 28 #57
Lol what a waste of taxpayer money SSJVegeta Apr 28 #7
Nowhere does 86 mean murder C_U_L8R Apr 28 #8
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 28 #31
Well, he's killing me. C_U_L8R Apr 28 #35
"Also" -- as in one of several meanings, and not necessarily the principal meaning or the meaning intended by Comey onenote Apr 28 #39
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 28 #40
Wikipedia? Here's Webster's Dictionary definition; which is recognized worldwide. Callie1979 Apr 28 #42
If that's it, I so want to be on that jury. sinkingfeeling Apr 28 #9
Probably doesn't have anything to do with this: MorbidButterflyTat Apr 28 #10
This will be laughed out of court. Again. NT Happy Hoosier Apr 28 #11
So all those people 86'd from bars and restaurants... -misanthroptimist Apr 28 #12
At this point, I think these are intended as nuisance indictments VMA131Marine Apr 28 #13
trump wants to see a perp walk. Of ANYONE. Callie1979 Apr 28 #44
I would defend myself and seek restitution for the effort... Moostache Apr 28 #52
Total weaponization of the doj....trmp's lapdog todd spanone Apr 28 #14
2pidfux IA8IT Apr 28 #15
Hard to believe that a grand jury would indict on that nonsense. Jim__ Apr 28 #16
exactly my thought Skittles Apr 28 #27
They shopped until tgey happy feet Apr 28 #38
Apparently the Eastern District of NC is where Comey posted from. onenote Apr 28 #41
This will never reach a jury. Any judge will throw it out. CanonRay Apr 28 #17
How do you present this as a case? Buckeyeblue Apr 28 #18
The seashells? "We were coorced into... reACTIONary Apr 28 #22
Bwah! electric_blue68 Apr 28 #32
Toad Blanche gunning for AG. moondust Apr 28 #20
Now Blanche, Patel, and HS dude are repeating each other Ilsa Apr 28 #23
Loose associations and thought disorders The Wizard Apr 28 #24
How much is this sham Mossfern Apr 28 #25
Hillary's emails don't seem so bad now, do they Comey? Skittles Apr 28 #26
I think of this every time I read Comey's name Seinan Sensei Apr 28 #62
he makes me sick Skittles Apr 28 #63
SQUIRREL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IA8IT Apr 28 #28
How far our FBI and DOJ have fallen, is anyone left that protects the Constitution? dem4decades Apr 28 #29
MaddowBlog-Comey's second indictment shows the lengths Blanche will go to please Trump LetMyPeopleVote Apr 28 #30
Hitler's AG wears official WH kneepads 24/7 to service his Fhrer at a moments notice nt yaesu Apr 28 #60
Please tell me this is the Omion.... It's gotta be the Onion.....🤦‍♂️ ashredux Apr 28 #33
There is no justice dept. They may as well Figarosmom Apr 28 #34
I put "86" and "47" in the corner of the envelopes I pay my bills with, tonekat Apr 28 #36
Hey Comey. How does it feel to be railroaded over nonsense? Irish_Dem Apr 28 #37
There's a real cottage industry of "86 47" merchandise. Are they going to arrest all Internet sellers? Vinca Apr 28 #43
86 means get rid of, remove, or refuse service, in the hospitality biz Swede Apr 28 #45
That'll be thrown out. Absolute rubbish. Joinfortmill Apr 28 #46
Comey's case will be "86ed". oasis Apr 28 #49
Boogie woogie blue plate struggle4progress Apr 28 #47
Vexatious prosecution Bo Zarts Apr 28 #48
Box O Wine Pirro strikes again!! madinmaryland Apr 28 #50
Watts v. United States (1969)-Court said anti-war protester's threat was crude political hyperbole LetMyPeopleVote Apr 28 #51
Another example of Trump Admin ineptitude... AntiFascist Apr 28 #53
Okay, so Comey SHARED a picture. hamsterjill Apr 28 #54
Indict GOD... lame54 Apr 28 #55
I hope those who want Comey indicted don't get used to this. cab67 Apr 28 #61
still Skittles Apr 28 #64
This message was self-deleted by its author LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #65
MaddowBlog-Trump tries to defend Comey case, says seashell message 'probably' put his life in danger LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #66
The Comey indictment could be upended by this 2015 Supreme Court precedent LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #71
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