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My family was very old so this stuff I can remember without research. If you think back, you will note that your parents say the stuff their parents said [and so on and so on and so on]. So I could give you some 40s expressions, ie:
cooking with gas
or
killer-diller
or
cats pajamas
or
bees knees
without doing a whole lot of thinking. But, in addition to the transitory nature of slang [meaning, in this sentence, that it crosses all kinds of demographic--not to mention time--barriers. What's said in the 30s is said in the 40s, what's said in the 80s is still said in 2012], I probably cannot pull up as much as websites devoted to the processing and practice of slang throughout the modern decades. Here's one good example of a site that works the 1940s:
http://1940s.org/history/on-the-homefront/forties-slang-40s/
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What are some 1940's slang words?
People used slang words in the 1940's. Of course now those terms sound funny and ancient, but a few examples are, Ace, bust rocks, chopper, fuddy-duddy, and lulu.
What is the Slang word for men in the 1940's?
cool cat
What is the meaning of sklonklish?
Feeling cruddy, crappy, or otherwise not well. Slang circa 1940's.
What were some popular phrases and sayings during 1942?
"From hep cats, to full birds" is the slang of the 1940's
What rhymes with 1940?
Words that rhyme with "1940" include "forty," "sporty," and "shorty."
When was the Jiffy Steamer invented?
The first Jiffy Steamer, the Model J-1 hat steamer, was invented and sold in 1940. The name "Jiffy Steamer" refers to the steamer's ability to fix hats and garments "in a jiffy" (1940's slang for "quickly").
What was the language like in the 1940's?
In the 1940s, language was formal and polite, reflecting the social norms of the time. Slang terms were not as prevalent as they are today, and the use of profanity was more limited in public discourse. Additionally, there was a strong emphasis on correct grammar and pronunciation in formal settings.
Why didnt they have Winter Olympics in 1940 and1944?
Three words - World War I.
Did they say kid in the 1940s?
The word "kid" was used in the 1940's and decades before that to refer to a child and a small goat. It is also a slang that refers to teasing or joking and it was around then too.
What is the value of a 1940 British dime?
Such a coin does not exist. A "dime" is the slang term for a US 10 cent coin.The Royal Mint has never produced "dimes" or 10 cent coins.
What is a slang word for pregnant in the 1940's?
On the nest, in a family way, on stork watch, in trouble, bun in the oven, the rabbit died, eating for two, in the motherly way, in a fix, with child.
What is the tube in World War 2?
The "Tube"is a British slang word for the London, England subway (underground) tunnels. These were used as temporary bomb shelters during German bombing or rocket attacks 1940-1945.
