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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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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.
What does 'now you're on the trolley' mean?
It's a mildly condescending way of saying, "Now you understand what I'm talking about."
Glad rags refers to one's best clothes or the clothes that are meant for a special occasion. clothes for a special occasion; one's best clothes.
What does it mean if you say someone is 'hard-boiled'?
When you say someone is hard boiled you basically mean that he is very difficult to deal with.
What are the screaming meemies?
This means 'delirium tremens', also known as 'the shakes'. A symptom of alcohol withdrawal.
What does it mean if a girl gives you 'the icy mitt'?
It means she gives you an uninterested handshake, similar to the "cold shoulder" and lets you know she isn't interested.
What does it mean if someone 'knows their onions'?
Someone is said to know his onions if he "knows his stuff" or "knows what he's talking about."
What does 'let's blouse' mean?
"Let's blouse" is an old slang term equivalent to "let's blow this joint" or "let's get out of here".
What does it mean if you call someone a 'Mrs Grundy'?
Mrs Grundy is a figurative name used to refer to someone who is extremely piggish or conventional.
This is an old slang term for a movie theater and refers to the fact that many couples would be in there making out during the movie.
Splifficated refers to the situation whereby one is completely high such that he can't tell what is going around him.
The term you slay me means you cracked me up because you are hilarious.
Being zozzled is a 1930 term that was used to describe how drunk a person was.
What does it mean when someone says it will make you or break you?
You will be challenged and may or may not live up to it
What does I like the cut of your Jib mean?
The "jib" is the leading sail on a blow boat (sail boat). It determines your course, therefore is your guide. When someone likes the cut of your "jib" they are telling you that they see a person who is heading in the right direction and that they trust will do the right thing.
What do you mean when you say what's on tap today?
The expression comes from bars, taverns or inns, where local beers or ciders were served from the barrel by pump taps. "What's on tap?" therefore meant "What beers or ciders are available today?"
The expression has been extended into common usage meaning "What has to be done today?"
