: Federal prosecutors and Republican officials, including President Trump, allege the post was a "serious expression of an intent to do harm," interpreting "86" as slang for assassination or permanent removal.
: It widely means to "nix," "cancel," or "get rid of" something no longer wanted. Possible Origins : Page 86
: It is frequently cited as rhyming slang for the word " nix ". : Federal prosecutors and Republican officials
: In the 1930s, soda fountain workers used numeric codes; "81" meant a glass of water, while "86" meant they were all out of an item. including President Trump