Nick Maclaren wrote:
I have been using the word, in speech and postings, for 20-30 years.
I misremember exactly when I started to do so. The first reference
in the OED is to something of Damon Runyon in 1944, and there was a
use in Esquire in 1947.

Here you have it. And in 2005 La puce said it, followed by Gentlegreen.


I knew I would be remembered for something. Now, that Damon Runyon, did
he use The Word appropriately? It's important you see. Just think if
Janet hear about this!!