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Dictionary definition of “–eeaz–”

–eeaz–

infix [used to create pig-Latin-like form of doubletallk.] Subjects:
Editorial Note: Probably unrelated to the iz infix that is now a well-known characteristic of some hip-hop music.
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Citations: 1938-39 Hatch @ New York City Lexicon of Trade Jargon “Jewelry Auctioneers’ Jargon Obtained From Auctioneers and Jewelers on 42nd Street and 14th Street”: Bleeazow the geeazee—a form of pig latin used by the auctioneers in talking to each other. This expression means “blow the gee” i.e. get rid of the crowd. The pig latin is formed by putting the sound “ee-a-ze” in the center of each word that is to be disguised. “Ceeazome” is ‘come.’ “Reeazummbers” is ‘rubbers.’
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