Where did the term "to 86 something" come from?

McGruff

Websters suggests it was probably rhyming slang for 'nix.' First appeared 1967 slang : to refuse to serve (a customer); also : to get rid of : THROW OUT Sep 03 00, 10:50 PM

billfay

Also, a code originated by soda fountain clerks saying they were out of an item ordered. Sep 04 00, 2:58 AM

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