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While its exact origins are murky, the term has several well-established meanings in American slang:

: A theory suggests it comes from Chumley’s , a Prohibition-era speakeasy at 86 Bedford St. in New York, where patrons were told to "86" (exit) via the back door during police raids. Page 86

: It is frequently cited as rhyming slang for the word " nix ". While its exact origins are murky, the term