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86

To '86' something is to render it unusable. The AIEE- American Institute of Electrical Engineers employs the use of a lockout relay that turns the equipment off--Like tripping a breaker (for those who have trouble understanding, imagine blowing a fuse). It turns whatever you're using off, therefore "86-ing" it. It's been in use nationwide since 1928, so it's plausible that the term may have originated from electricians!

All those Christmas lights just 86'd my entire block!

by Panicmose February 4, 2020