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9 lut 2024 · Dive into the vibrant world of the 1930s, an era where jazz, flappers, and speakeasies brought about a unique slang as spirited as the times. Amidst the Great Depression and the golden age of Hollywood, the 30s slang was a mix of rebellion, resilience, and sheer elegance.
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.
6 kwi 2024 · As you explore the colorful vernacular of the 1930s, you’ll notice how slang words painted a vivid picture of life during the era, reflecting the cultural zeitgeist from swing music to the styling of overcoats.
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...
Slanguage of the 1930s Hobo/Dust Bowl Apple Annie: woman who sold apples on the street to make ends meet Bank holiday: euphemism for closing a bank that was about to fail Bazoo: mouth Big four: a duck-egg omelet, made with 4 eggs, 4 slices of bacon and 4 potatoes Black blizzard: a sky-darkening dust storm; also called a black roller
Common slang used in the 1930's. Learn with flashcards, games, and more — for free.
40 slangs from the 1930's Learn with flashcards, games, and more — for free.
