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Slang of the 1920's. The twenties were the first decade to emphasize youth culture over the older generations, and the flapper sub-culture had a tremendous influence on mainstream America; many new words and phrases were coined by these liberated women. Many of these are still used today!
Bug-eyed Betty – unattractive or unpopular girl, often this term was used by college boys – other 1920’s slang include: pig’s coattail, washout, mess, flat tire, chunk of lead, crumb
1920s Slang 4 • Cat's Pajamas: "I think yer the cat's pajamas" - term of endearment translated in today's terms as "I think you are really really cool". • Century: $100 • Cheaters: Sunglasses • Cheese it: Put things away, hide • Chew: Eat • Chicago lightning: gunfire • Chicago overcoat: Coffin • Chilled off: Killed • Chin
The document provides a glossary of 1920s slang terms, listing over 200 slang words and phrases used during that era. Some terms refer to types of people, like "greasers" for Mexicans or Italians. Others refer to illegal or illicit activities, such as terms for drugs, gambling, or crime.
By Nico Lang, September 25th 2013 Report This Article. Get ready to “know your onions,” readers. If you’ve ever wanted to talk like characters from an old movie or the folks from The Great Gatsby, now’s your chance. For the twenties lovers among us, here are 59 of the era’s best slang phrases.
1920’s Slang 1. Ab-so-lute-ly - affirmative 2. All Wet - describes an erroneous idea or individual, as in, "he's all wet." 3. And How - I strongly agree! 4. Applesauce- an expletive same as horsefeathers, As in "Ah applesauce!" 5. Attaboy - well done!; also Attagirl! 6. Baby - sweetheart. Also denotes something of high value or respect. 7.
1920’s and 30’s Commonly Used Words and Expressions 1. All wet 2. Applesauce 3. Bank’s closed 4. Bee's knees 5. Bell Bottom 6. Bimbo 7. Blind Pig 8. Bluenose 9. Breezer 10. Brown 11. Bug-eyed Betty ... Microsoft Word - 1920s Slang Handout.doc Author: darrell_daniels Created Date:
