And that's not even having to resort to the urban dictionary. Straight from the Merriam-Webster link in the OP. Transitive verb "dropped/dropping/drops" and not to be confused with the noun, "drop".
All languages are ever evolving.Thanks for dropping knowledge!I am seeing the word "drop" used to indicate starting or introducing. As in to "drop a bill" in the Legislature, or to "drop" a new gun on the market. While this is one of the more obscure meanings of the word, it can cause confusion. I expect that this is a case where a trend in use by a subset of the population (spread by social media) is affecting common usage.
Being ancient, I learned that "drop" meant to get rid of, or quit something, like "I dropped my History class because I didn't have time for the reading requirements." Even the term: get the drop on (someone or something)
To acquire an advantage over another person or entity; to catch someone or something in a vulnerable position or situation. The phrase refers to drawing a gun on someone first (thus causing them to "drop" their own gun).
It is reasonable to expect that this sort of usage could get started, since the meanings of the word "drop" as both a noun and a verb are so extensive.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop
Now I'll just go back and sit on the porch and continue to complain about younger generations ruining the world.
A clockwork orange slang dictionary
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We know, you're the one we're talking about.....That's okay. English confuses me too sometimes, but at least I have an excuse(?)
"Charges dropped" meaning the cops charged the perp with a crime.
And when they don't they get dropped (after dropping 27 rounds into the landscape).
But then it's even worse when the criminal gets the drop.
To say nothing of the droppings in their drawers.
Is that better than dropping the kids off at the pool?
Dragged back in!
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