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Edition. The writer categorizes this slang into society slang because it is suitable with the characteristic of society slang, it is usually
used in the daily conversation in society. The writer thinks that Toback uses this slang to express his disappointment toward Richie, because Richie does not
continue his investigation after he knew that Jay his partner was killed.
1.14 Bro
The setting is repair shop, Richie and his partners bugged conversation between Gabe he is either a mechanic or drug healer and Scot he is drug healer
too. This word said by Soct. Below are conversations: ³6FRW
: Thats a pretty big order. Yeah, I want the big whitewalls. Gabe
: They better get at least 100,000 miles. All right, Ill tell you what. You come in here tomorrow morningIm gonna set you up real nice with a
whitewall special, all right? Scot
: Thanks, bro
Gabe : No problem´
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A- FFRUGLQJ WR WKH ZULWHU¶V DVVXPSWLRQ WKLV VODQJ LQWR society slang because this word is closely related with the society slang. The writer thinks that Scot uses
this slang to express that Gabe belongs to a certain group of drug healer.
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Ibid, p. 60.
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1.15 Kid
The setting takes in the house, Richie and his partners take a rest before they do thier job as detective. This word is said by Richie, below are the quoted
conversation: ³0DQ
: Youre not watching the fight, Bob? Bob
: Im not into boxing. Richie
: This aint boxing, kid. Its politics.´
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From the conversation above, the word kid means young fellow. This meaning is utilized in Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang
Volume II H-2 FFRUGLQJ WR WKH ZULWHU¶V DVVXPSWLRQ WKLV Vlang this slang into society slang because this word is closely related with the society slang. The
ZULWHU WKLQNV WKDW 5LFKLH XVHV WKLV VODQJ WR H[SUHVV WKDW RE LV D FRS 5LFKLH¶V partner, therefore, the reason is to show that one belongs to a certain group.
1.16 Fellas
The setting is Trupos car parking out front Franks penthouse. This word is said by Trupo. Trupo and his partner are waiting Frank for a present that Frank
promised. Bellow are the quoted conversation: ³7UXSR : The fuck is this guy doing?
Doc : Hey
7UXSR¶VSDUWQHUChampagne. Doc
: Merry Christmas, Detectives. Trupo
: For us? Doc
: Yeah, enjoy that Trupo
: You fellas have a good time.´
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Ibid, p. 84.
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Ibid, p. 110.
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the daily conversation in society. The writer thinks that Trupo uses the word ³IHOODV´WRH[SUHVVKLVpleasure as Frank keeps his promise toward Trupo.
1.17 Guys
