11 Words Which Are Older Than You Think

History’s great. “Hipster”, “legit”, “tricked out” - these terms all go way back.

The exact phrase "tricked out" wasn't seen until the 19th century, but its meaning would have been understood long beforehand.

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Also used as thieves' slang for "dwelling house" in the 1820s.

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Yes, there's no snot here. The world does not need a super-close-up of a dripping nose.


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