86
/ˈeɪti sɪks/noun
To reject or remove something, especially in a dismissive manner.
Did you know?The term '86' is believed to have roots in the Prohibition era, where it was used in speakeasies to indicate that something was no longer available or should be discarded.
Etymological Timeline
1920s
American English
86
“Slang term used in bars and restaurants to indicate the unavailability of a menu item.”
1930s
American English
86
“Became widely adopted in the culinary world as shorthand for 'no longer available'.”
1940s
American English
86
“Used by waitstaff and bartenders to indicate that a drink or dish should be removed from the menu.”
1980s
American English
86
“Entered popular culture and slang, representing general rejection or dismissal.”