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Old 05-14-2008, 02:15 AM   #7 (permalink)
88 coupe
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Originally Posted by tarps3 View Post
........ you've never heard the word "tranny" used as shorthand ........
First heard it in the early eighties. It was part of the juvenile term "tranny slam". You might know it better as "neutral drop".

Before that, "trans" was commonly used. It was shorter and easier to say, but "trans slam" sounded too much like a Denny's breakfast menu.

Not however, near as offensive as using the word cutty in reference to an Olds.

Norm
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Originally Posted by Texascarnut View Post
........ I think you are more of an irritant to everyone here, and most certainly not nearly as smart or knowledgeable as you seem to think you are.
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