86 (term)

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary semantic function?To indicate removal, disposal, or unavailability of an item or person
2. What is the industry of prominence?The hospitality sector, including restaurants, bars, and cafes
3. What does the number 86 mean in restaurants?It means the item is gone or no longer available. It helps staff quickly tell customers.
4. Why do servers use the word 86?It is a quick code that lets everyone know something is finished or someone must leave, so no one orders it again.

Etymology: The study of the origin of words and the historical development of their meanings.
Vernacular: The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.
Hospitality Industry: A broad category of fields within the service industry that includes lodging, food and beverage, event planning, and tourism.
Slang: A type of language consisting of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.