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California State University, Northridge
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ENGL 301 | Language and Linguistics
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2021
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1920’s Slang Applesauce- an expletive same as horsefeathers, As in "Ah applesauce!" Beat one's gums - idle chatter Bee's Knees - An extraordinary person, thing, idea; the ultimate Beeswax - business, i.e. None of your beeswax." Bootleg - illegal liquor Breezer - a convertible car Bronx Cheer - A loud sputtering noise, used to indicate disapproval. Same as raspberry Carry a Torch - To have a crush on someone Cat's Meow - Something splendid or stylish; similar to bee's knees; The best or greatest, wonderful. Cheaters - Eyeglasses Clam - a dollar Dead soldier - an empty bottle (prohibition) Dolled up - dressed up Don't know from nothing - don't have any information Don't take any wooden nickels Don't do anything stupid Dough - money Ducky - very good Fire extinguisher - a chaperone Flat Tire - A dull witted, insipid, disappointing date. Flapper - A stylish, brash, hedonistic young woman with short skirts & shorter hair Fly boy - a glamorous term for an aviator Glad rags - "going out on the town" clothes Gold Digger - A woman who associates with or marries a man for his wealth Hooch - Bootleg liquor Hood - hoodlum Hoofer - Dancer Horsefeathers! - an expletive; same usage as applesauce Jake - OK, as in, "Everything is Jake." Jalopy - Old car Java/ Joe - coffee Level with me - be honest Live wire - a lively person On the level - legitimate, honest Palooka (1) a below-average or average boxer (2) a social outsider, from the comic strip character Joe Palooka Pill - an unlikable person Putting on the Ritz - after the Ritz hotel in Paris; doing something in high style Sap - a fool Says you - a reaction of disbelief Scram - Ask someone to leave immediately Speakeasy - An illicit bar selling bootleg liquor Spiffy - An elegant appearance Swell - Wonderful. Also: a rich man Wet Blanket - a solemn person, a killjoy What's eating you? - What's wrong

1920’s Slang

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