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   shebang

   /ʃɪˈbaŋ/

   noun

   • 1. a matter, operation, or set of circumstances: informal "the Mafia boss who's running the whole shebang"
   • 2. a rough hut or shelter. archaic North American

   Word Origin mid 19th century: of unknown origin.

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   What does'shebang' mean?

   • Just a few years after Whitman’s poem, the Marysville Tribune, November 1869 printed a list of ‘ The Idioms of Our New West ‘ and defined ‘shebang’ like this: “‘Shebang’ is applied to any sort of house or office.” Soon after that, Mark Twain uses ‘shebang’ to refer to a form of vehicle – in Roughing It, 1872: “Take back your money, madam.

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   What does the whole shebang mean?

   • A shebang is a thing or a group, used in the phrase "the whole shebang ." When your teacher says the test will cover the whole shebang, she means everything you've studied is fair game. The informal phrase"the whole shebang " means "everything," which you could also call "the whole ball of wax" or "the whole enchilada."

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   What is the meaning of Shebang in slang?

   • Shebang is an American English slang term meaning 'hut' or 'shelter', popularized among soldiers in the U.S. Civil War. Its origin is uncertain.

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   When was the'shebang' first used?

   • In June 1872, the same year that Twain was using ‘shebang’ to mean vehicle, the Sedalia Daily Democrat printed a piece which used the name just to mean ‘thing’, and this is the earliest example of ‘the whole shebang’: “Well, the Democracy can flax [beat up] the whole shebang, and we hope to see our party united.”

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHEBANG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SHEBANG definition: 1. the whole of something, including everything that is connected with it: 2. the whole of…. Learn more.

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     SHEBANG meaning: 1. the whole of something, including...

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   Aug 6, 2024 · Shebang is a noun that means everything involved in what is under consideration, usually used in the phrase the whole shebang. Learn the origin, usage, and examples of this word from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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6. www.merriam-webster.com › wordplay › the-wordWhat does 'shebang' mean? - Merriam-Webster

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   Shebang is an odd word that appeared in English during the Civil War with multiple meanings, such as a type of dwelling, a vehicle, or a drinking establishment. Learn about the possible origins of shebang from Irish, French, or American sources and how it evolved to mean "the whole shebang".

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   Shebang is an informal noun that means the structure of something, a primitive dwelling, or a situation, matter, or affair. Learn about its uncertain origin, its usage in phrases like the whole shebang, and its examples from various sources.

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   1 day ago · A shebang is a thing or a group, used in the phrase "the whole shebang." When your teacher says the test will cover the whole shebang, she means everything you've studied is fair game.

9. www.phrases.org.uk › meanings › the-whole-shebangThe Whole Shebang - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder

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   The whole shebang is a phrase from the 1920s that means 'the whole thing'. It may have originated from a word for a rustic dwelling or a vehicle, but its exact origin is uncertain.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › shebangSHEBANG | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    Shebang is an informal noun that means the whole of something, including everything that is connected with it. Learn how to use it in sentences and see related words and phrases.