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4 dni temu · Take a look at this list of common 1930s slang words and see how many you recognize: Aces: Excellent. Ackamarackus: Nonsense. All wet: No good. Bash: An attempt or try. Barge around: Walk slowly. Bazoo: Mouth. Beat: Broke. Behind the grind: Behind in your work or studies.
9 lut 2024 · Everyday 1930s Slang That Defined the Era. Much of the popular slang of the 1930s consists of widely recognizable words that are used today, some in the same way they were used back in the day. These words and phrases were very common then, but you'll notice that some have a different meaning today.
Greaseball, half portion, wet smack, wet sock, jelly bean: Unpopular person: Grifter: A con man or woman: Gumming the works: To cause something to run less smoothly: Gunsel: Gunman with a hint toward being a reckless loose cannon or young homosexual (insult) Hard boiled: Tough: Hocks, plates: Feet: Honey cooler: A kiss: Hop, rag, jolly up, romp ...
6 kwi 2024 · Terms of Endearment. In the 1930s, showing your affection had a style all its own. Calling someone your “sweet patootie” or “doll” was the cat’s pajamas—that means it was something special! If someone caught your eye, they might be a “looker” or a “hot mama,” indicating an attractive woman.
This glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States is an alphabetical collection of colloquial expressions and their idiomatic meaning from the 1900s to the 1930s. This compilation highlights American slang from the 1920s and does not include foreign phrases.
8 cze 2023 · History is full of fun, fascinating old school slang terms that are well overdue for a comeback. Here are 83 words you’ll want to start using, adapted from an episode of The List Show on YouTube....
9 lut 2024 · If you’ve ever been there, or if you have no idea what that means, here are 20 slang terms from the 1930s that you can floss. 1. Nogoodnik. Given that the suffix -nik denotes a person...
