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Re:Introduction to the Pony programming language by qedqfqef on Friday June 01, 2018 @11:31AM (#17206236)
Pony is a slang word in UK, not great choice for name.
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Re:Introduction to the Pony programming language by qedqfqef on Friday June 01, 2018 @11:33AM (#17206263)
Yes it does mean £25, but rarely used any more however the alternative is

Meaning: Rubbish; nonsense, or 'of poor quality'. Often shortened just to 'pony'.

What's the origin of the phrase 'Pony and trap'? This is Cockney rhyming slang - pony and trap -> crap.

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