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[–] WR5@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

It's used in restaurants often (in the U.S.). If you are out of the chicken dish, for instance, a chef may say "86 the chicken" to a server to make sure they inform anyone before they place an order for it.

Source: worked in restaurants for several years.

[–] moody 7 points 2 weeks ago

Or being 86ed from a bar means you're no longer welcome there.