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Re: 'Slang'

#27043 06/30/03 06:27 AM

Joined: Jul 2002

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Bangor Me. USA

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walrus

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I use lots of slang terms when I whack my hand [Linked Image]

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Re: 'Slang'

#27044 07/04/03 12:17 AM

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SvenNYC

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I've noticed that on the website of a Mexican chain of DIY stores (Home Mart), the slang for a standard wall boxes is "chalupa".

Not making this up:

View here:
http://www.unimart.com.mx/tienda/articulo.php?UID=8f8fe850a62d0c9e6353dc01207c782&c a=118324

Anyone know what kind of box this is? I'm thinking masonry....but not familiar with plastic boxes at all.

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Re: 'Slang'

#27045 07/04/03 12:30 AM

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Bill Addiss Offline

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What???

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Re: 'Slang'

#27046 07/04/03 03:33 PM

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Posts: 107

West England

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james S

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thingys, doodars,doofas,them white things,the square looking thingyo's,them metal things that look like,them rubbish things we used last time?

I suppose its not slang but it is what i find myself saying when at wholesalers or on site! [Linked Image]