D.C. Dictionary: The Diner Slang Dictionary
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- Shoot from the south:
- Coca Cola, probably a reference to the fact that the headquarters of Coca-Cola is in Atlanta, Georgia. -Synonyms: Atlanta special
- Angel:
- sandwich man
- Oh jay (O.J.):
- orange juice -Synonyms: Sun kiss
- Pair of drawers:
- two cups of coffee
- Alka Seltzer:
- seltzer, soda water -Synonyms: Balloon juice, Belch water
- Coney Island:
- a hot dog, so called because hot dogs were popularly associated with the stands on Coney Island. -Synonyms: Coney Island chicken
- Drag one through Georgia:
- cola with chocolate syrup, probably a reference to the fact that the headquarters of Coca-Cola is in Atlanta, Georgia, and dragging anything is likely to get it muddy, i.e., darker, which would be the same result as adding chocolate syrup. Carbonated drinks such as Coca-Cola were originally served by pouring concentrated syrup into a glass and adding soda water, so they could be made to whatever strength the customer preferred.
- Gravel train:
- sugar bowl
- Whistleberries:
- Baked beans, so called because of the supposed flatulence they cause. -Synonyms: Bullets, Saturday night
- Jack Benny:
- cheese with bacon (named after the famed comedian)