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Show Slang. j Slang words and phrases are plo-Jtrf) plo-Jtrf) noers of tho language to bo. Some of - these pioneers dlo on tho plains, not virile enough to cross the centuries, and tbo purists rot with them. The really apt slang Words Inherit the earth, tho peoplo and the dictionaries. They aro born on tho athlotlo field or In the stress of crowded life, where short cut speech Is a necessity. You find thorn first in the yollow journals and tbe mouths of babes. If you are responsible for any of the babos you have to be a purist pro tern. Don't fret too hard I You are merely hearing language In tho making. Ten years settles a word In tho dictionary or In oblivion. From the Nautilus |
