To "86" someone

[alriley]

What does this phrase mean and what are its origins?

I think it may be American since I've only ever heard it in American films.

[HGKinsey]

A variety of explanations can be found if you go to www.restaurantreport.com/qa/86d.html

[AllYourBase]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=86&r= f

also gives some definitions. It would appear to signify that something is unavailable, needs to be gotten rid of, or has gone.

[Ouisch]

To 86 something or someone is to throw it out, cancel it, forget about it.  For example, you've ordered a glass of Perrier at a business lunch to keep up appearances, but then your boss is suddenly called away.  You might tell the waiter "86 the Frog Water, gimme a bourbon on the rocks."

[j2buttonsw]

LOL Ouisch!

[SimonMorton]

Short for "1886", the year when 3 out of 4 people in New York were made redundant.