bin
by Ernest Peele on Dec 07, 2019 13:50:49
The word bin is Okanagan slang for party,
house party, or even
field party.
It is a noun meaning a group of people drinking alcohol in one place.
Originally stemming from the word
binder, but shortened to bin for convenience.
bin
by Rutherford B. Hayes on Aug 29, 2007 01:13:13
1. n. What British, Irish, and Australian people, in their wisdom, call a
garbage can.
2. v. To deposit something in said garbage can. Metaphorically, to
jettison a person from one's social
orbit.
Example:
British Person - Please
bin that rubbish.
American Person -
I beg your pardon?
British Person - By which I mean, please place it in that bin.
American Person - Oh, I see!
British Person - And please do it quickly or I'll be forced to bin you as well.
American Person - I certainly wouldn't want that, friend.
British Person - Nor would I, friend. Nor would I.