The origin of the term "86ed" is murky and there are several theories about its origin. It is believed to have originated in the restaurant industry as a code to let the serving staff know that an item on the menu was no longer available. Some people believe that it came from the Chumley's Restaurant in New York City, where the address was 86 Bedford Street. Others speculate that it originated from the practice of ejecting troublemakers from bars or speakeasies in the 1930s, where the address of the speakeasy was "86" or "86 West".