This is fun, I still use the term
86 from when I first hear it while working in restaurants in the 80's. It refers to discarding something, throw it in the trash. It's spoiled,broken, burnt... whatever,
86 it. It's applicable to anything really. Worn tires are
86'
d. If want to get rid of someone, not in the AC/DC Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap sense..... but no longer relate to them. You
86 'em.
In BF terms, if you can't stand hearing a member anymore, you
86 'em.
I was once on a group ride where an unwelcomed rider started tagging along, so the rider who knew him looked at me and said, "Lets get rid of him". Hah !! Today I'd say "
okay, lets 86 'im !".
I overhauled a hub and what do I do with the used bearings ? I
86 'em.
And you say with a little gusto, and a very wry smile
I know there's other associated meaning for the term, but that's how I first heard it and used it. I still use it all the time for getting rid of anything.