The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Glossary

by Gil Scott-Heron

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Glossary

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Bugle

A brass instrument

Hillbilly

A rude term for an unsophisticated person, typically from the Southern U.S.

Jackie Onassis

A woman also known as Jackie Kennedy, who was John F. Kennedy's wife

Liberationist

An advocate for sexual liberation

Maw

A greedy person's mouth

Nub

The crux of something

Revolution

A revolt/rebellion

Spiro Agnew

A former Vice President of the United States under Richard Nixon

Skag

Slang term for heroin

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