Wednesday 4 September 2013
Word From The Bird & Other Vintage Slang (1920s to 1950s)
Word From The Bird & Other Vintage Slang (1920s to 1950s)
Slang
words and terms are often used by the young in certain social
cultures and time periods. Although these words and expressions are
not considered standard, the use of such informal language is still
considered acceptable when used in a social setting especially by the
young trendsetters of the day. Once a slang word or phrase becomes
mainstream, the younger crowd tends to move on.
Here
are some vintage slang words and their meanings. Some sound downright
goofy while others are still in use today:
Slang
Term: Meaning:
alligators: swing
fans or dancers
ankle
biter: a small child
bee's
knees: extraordinary; the ultimate
breezer: a
convertible automobile
cash: a
kiss
cat: a
hip person
chariot: a
car
cheaters: eyeglasses
cherry: very
attractive
clam: a
dollar
dig: to
understand, to approve
dillinger: fantastic
fire
extinguisher: a chaperone
flick: a
movie
frolic: dance
fuddy
duddy: an old fashioned, uptight person
giggle
water: alcohol
ground
grippers: shoes
handcuff: engagement
ring
iron: a
motorcycle
jalopy: an
old car
lettuce: money
orchid: an
expensive item
pinch: to
arrest
pulleys: suspenders
ragamuffin: a
dirty or disheveled person
sinker: a
donut
spiffy: an
elegant appearance
threads: clothing
tomato: a
female
whoopee: to
have a good time
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