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pink slip

An automobile roadworthiness inspection certificate.

Etymology:

  • From pink + slip, referring to the colour of the paper, in some cases as it was in past, and not necessarily present, practice.
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Additional definitions for 'pink slip':

pink slipNotice of the termination of employment.
pink slipTo get out of the job
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