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Many of these are still used today!  \nAb-so-lute-ly-affirmative  \nAll Wet-describes an erroneous idea or individual, as in, \"he's all wet.\"  \nAnd How-I strongly agree!  \nApplesauce-an expletive same as horsefeathers, As in \"Ah applesauce!\"  \nAttaboy-well done!; also Attagirl!  \nBaby-sweetheart. Also denotes something of high value or respect.  \nBalled Up-confused, messed up Baloney-nonsense!  \nBank's Closed-no kissing or making out- i.e. - \"Sorry, Mac, the bank's closed.\"Bearcat-a hot-blooded or fiery girl  \nBeat it-scam or get lost Beat one's gums-idle chatter  \nBee's Knees-An extraordinary person, thing, idea; the ultimate Beef-a complaint or to complain  \nBeeswax-business, i.e. None of your beeswax.\"Bell bottom-a sailor  \nBerries-That which is attractive or pleasing; similar to bee's knees, As in \"It's the berries.\"Bible Belt-Area in the South and Midwest where Fundamentalism flourishes  \nBig Cheese-The most important or influential person; boss. Same as big shot  \nBig six-a strong man; from auto advertising, for the new and powerful; six cylinder engines Bimbo-a tough guy  \nBird-general term for a man or woman, sometimes meaning \"odd,\" i.e. \"What a funny old bird.\"Blind Date-going out with someone you do not know  \nBluenose-An excessively puritanical person, a prude, Creator of \"the Blue Nozzle Curse.\"Bootleg- illegal liquor  \nBreezer-an convertible car  \nBronx Cheer-A loud spluttering noise, used to indicate disapproval. Same as raspberry  \nBull - (1) a policeman or law-enforcement officer including FBI (2) nonsense (3) to chat idly, to exaggerate  \nBull Session-Male talkfest, gossip, stories of sexual exploits  \nBum's rush-ejection by force from an establishment  \nBump Off-To murder, To kill  \nButt me-I 'll take a cigarette  \nCaper-a criminal act or robbery  \nCarry a Torch-To have a crush on someone  \nCash-a kiss  \nCash or check? -Do you kiss now or later?  \nCat's Meow-Something splendid or stylish; similar to bee's knees; The best or greatest, wonderful.  \nCat's Pajamas-Same as cat's meow Chassis-the female body  \nCheaters-Eyeglasses Check-kiss me later Ciggy-cigarette Clam-a dollar  \nCopacetic-Wonderful, fine, all right Crush-An infatuation  \nDaddy-a young woman's boyfriend or lover, especially if he's rich Dame-a female  \nDapper-a Flapper's dad  \nDarb-An excellent person or thing (as in \"the Darb\" -a person with money who can be relied on to pay the check)  \nDead soldier-an empty bear bottle  \nDeb-an debutant  \nDick-a private investigator Dogs-feet  \nDoll-an attractive woman  \nDolled up-dressed up  \nDon't know from nothing-don't have any information Don't take any wooden nickels-Don't do anything stupid Double-cross-to cheat, stab in the back  \nDough-money  \nDrugstore Cowboy-a guy that hangs around on a street corner trying to pick up girls  \nDry up-shut up, get lost Ducky-very good  \nDumb Dora-a stupid female Earful-enough  \nEdge- intoxication, a buzz. i.e. \"I've got an edge.\"Egg-a person who lives the big life  \nFall Guy-Victim of a frame Fire extinguisher-a chaperone  \nFish-(1) a college freshman (2) a first timer in prison  \nFlat Tire-A dull witted, insipid, disappointing date. Same as pill, pickle, drag, rag, oilcan Flivver-a Model T; after 1928, could mean any old broken down car  \nFlapper-A stylish, brash, hedonistic young woman with short skirts & shorter hair Fly boy-a glamorous term for an aviator  \nFrame-To give false evidence , to set up someone Gams-A woman's legs  \nGet a wiggle on-get a move on, get going  \nGiggle Water-An intoxicating beverage; alcohol Gin Mill -An establishment where hard liquor is sold; bar Glad rags- \"going out on the town\" clothes  \nGold Digger-A woman who associates with or marries a man for his wealth Goofy-in love  \nHair of the D","cbCaiiOXpyP6pOfm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiOXpyP6pOfm","pdf",71472,"English","# A\n## Ab-so-lute-ly-affirmative\n# B\n## All Wet\n## Applesauce\n## And How-I","[{\"question\":\"What is the focus of this document?\",\"answer\":\"It focuses on defining many slang terms and phrases from the 1920s, with meanings and frequent example-style explanations.\"},{\"question\":\"Does it include usage examples?\",\"answer\":\"Many entries include example phrasing showing how the slang would be used in context.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of topics do the slang terms cover?\",\"answer\":\"The terms span people and labels, emotions and social approval/disapproval, relationships and dating, money and alcohol, and everyday verbal expressions.\"}]","Slang of the 1920's - Alphabetical entries | PDF",1790641686,12]