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Vintage Slang
Vintage slang refers to colloquial words or expressions in the English language, associated with a particular decade. Some examples of this are “catch 22” from the 1970s and “grandstand” from the 1940s.
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What does half-pint mean in the slang 1920's?
Half pint meant the same thing in the 1920s as it does now. Somebody [or maybe some animal] who's only a little thing. I would think it could be used for everyone from the achondroplastic to the child and back again. Had I more time I could probably find the time and place for when [and where] the term originated. Since I don't I will leave you with the mini-tantalizer [the half-pint tantalizer, as it were] that, if one has patience, there definitely are places online whereat one can learn these things.
What does RKO stand for in wrestling?
Randall Knock Out
no it randy keith orton
RKO is the finishing move of Randy Orton.RKO stands for Randell Keith Orton which is his real name.
What does 'the game is his to lose' mean?
They use that phrase a lot on television now, don't they? I'm sure I've heard it within the last week [and I don't watch much television], and at least a few more times in the weeks before that. It means that the referent [he or she to whom they are referring] is so far ahead of the game that he or she will undoubtedly win unless some very crazy unforeseen thing happens. At least that's what it's meant every time I've seen it used.
As an aside, it doesn't need to be an actual game being played. It can be a more metaphorical contest [ie: a work promotion fought over by various employees]. .
Where did the expression by George come from?
The expression "by George" is a mild oath or exclamation from the late 1500s. The word "George" is a substitute for "God," as are words like "golly," "ginger," "gosh," "gum," and so on in euphemistic oaths.
What does two bits mean from the 1920?
Two bits is the same as one quarter. It comes from the Spanish 'real' which was called a 'bit'. A 'bit' was worth an eighth of a Spanish dollar.
X means kisses and O means hugs. Its the short version of saying "hugs and kisses."
Only use xoxo with close friends or family. It's the same thing with swak (sealed with a kiss).
When someone says something apparently happened does that mean its true?
If someone says that something "apparently happened" it means that they are not really sure if it is true.
What does it mean when someone says he's twice the man you'll ever be?
He means that he is much better than you!
What does someone mean when they say they want you?
99% of the time it means they want to have sex with you.
What is the 1920 slang word for back talk?
The 1920s slang word for back talk is "sass." It refers to speaking impudently or disrespectfully to someone in authority.
Flimshaw means poppycock, balderdash or nonsense.
Lolly gagging is a term used to refer to the aimless spending of time.
Attaboy is an expression of admiration or encouragement to either a boy or a man.
What does it mean to give someone 'the bum's rush'?
This means to quickly escort someone out of a place they are not welcome, without the pretense of courtesy.
A juice joint is a place where hard liquor is sold and served.
What does it mean if you call someone a cake-eater?
In the 1920s, this originally meant a ladies man. Years later, its meaning changed to refer to gay men.
A dewdropper is a young man who lacks a job but sleeps all day.
What does 'let's blow this popsicle stand' mean?
"Let's blow this popsicle stand" was a rem used in the 1920s to mean let us leave this soda shop.
