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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 I'll keep that in mind mean?
"Keep in mind" or "Bear in mind" - means to consider the fact or to think of / remember a certain fact often when considering something else. For example: "Bear in mind that I can't run as fast as you", or "Keep your constituency in mind when you speak."
This means one of two things A) you want to think about the situation on a deeper level so you need more time to consider how to respond or B) you don't want to say how you really feel about a situation because you don't think the other person/people will agree with your standpoint.
What slang did the Americans used for German soldier in world war 2?
Among other things, they used the (offensive) term kraut, which derived from sauerkraut.
What does Dr Dentons mean in slang from the 1920's?
Dr. Dentons are wool pajamas with feet.
I.E. I love them Dr. Dentons.
What is a pool-shootin'-shimmy-shyster?
A pool-shootin' boyby name ofWillie McCoy (but down home, they called him Slim), once told me that that is a term for a poolhustler or a pool shark. "Shyster" is a term generally referring to an unscrupulous ordiscreditable lawyer, politician, or anyperson who gets along using petty, sharp, unprofessional, and/or questionable methods. Shysters are oftensociopaths. The word itself derives from the German language word forhuman excrement.
Okay. First let's spell it so you can look it up again later if you feel like it. What they're saying is the principle of the thing--whatever that thing may be. What that means is that the speaker has decided to do something because he or she feels it is the right thing to do and that it is important to do that correct and moral thing for its correctness and morality, alone. He or she is not looking to make a profit, an impression, a date, a score--anything. He or she is standing up for what is right and will go through with the plan based on that no matter what.
Hope it helps.
What is an idiom with the word belfry?
The idiom 'bats in the/his/her belfry' means that someone is crazy.
ex. 'I wouldn't trust what she has to say. She's got bats in the belfry.'
What are some slang words from the 1920?
- and how! - I agree
- all wet - totally wrong
- attaboy or attagirl - great job! (From "That's a boy!")
- baby - a term of endearment
- balled up - messed up
- baloney - nonsense
- beef - a problem
- bent or blotto - drunk
- bimbo - a tough guy
- darb - great
- dogs - feet
- doll - an attractive woman
- dope - drugs
- dough - money
- gams - legs
- gay - happy - never used as slang for homosexual
- get-up - an outfit, clothing
- goof - an oaf
- goofy - in love
- grungy - jealous
- grummy -depressed
- high hat - a snob
- hip to the jive - trendy
- jack - money
- jake - great
- jalopy - a dumpy old car
- john - a toilet
- joint - an establishment
- keen - appealing
- kill-joy - someone who refuses to enjoy themselves at a party
- line - a false story or lie
- lollapalooza - a humdinger or wonderful time
- live wire - lively person
- milquetoast - a timid person
- mazuma - money
- nifty - great
- nookie - sex
- oh yeah! - I doubt it's true!
- pill - an unlikable person
- piffle - nonsense
- quiff - a woman who has sex with many men
- razz - to make fun of
- rats! - how disappointing!
- regular - normal, average
- rummy - a drunk
- sap - a fool or idiot
- shiv - a knife
- skirt - a woman
- spill - to talk
- swanky - elegant
- tasty - appealing
- tight - attractive
- upstage - snobby
- vamp - to flirt with or seduce
- wet blanket - a kill-joy
- whoopee - wild fun
- beat your gums - talk idly
- beat it! - get out of here
- don't know from nothing - doesn't have any information
- don't take any wooden dimes - don't get cheated
- get a wiggle on - start moving
- I have to see a man about a dog! - I need to leave now (usually to buy illegal alcohol)
- knows his onions - knows his business
- left holding the bag - to be blamed for something
- mind your potatoes - mind your own business
- now you're on the trolley! - now you've got it!
- puttin' on the Ritz - doing something in style
- so's your old man - an exclamation of irritation
- take someone for a ride - to drive someone to an isolated spot and kill them
- tell it to Sweeney! - tell it to someone who cares!
- what's eating you? - what's wrong?
- you slay me! - that's really funny!
The Roaring Twenties were also a time when people invented nonsensical fad phrases meaning "excellent" - at one time, nearly everyone made up their own silly phrases, but some of them have survived to modern day, including:
The bee's knees, the cat's meow, the cat's pajamas, the elephant's eyebrow, the eel's hips, and don't forget the caterpillars' whiskers, my personal favorite.
Some others :
Applesauce: an expletive.
Bank's closed: no kissing or making out.
Blind date: going out with someone you don't know.
Butt me: I'll take a cigarette.
Cash or check: kiss now or later?
Crush: infatuation.
Daddy: a young woman's boyfriend/lover, especially if he is rich. (sugar daddy)
Dapper: a Flapper's dad
Dolled up: dressed up
Double cross: to cheat, stab in the back.
Flapper: a stylish, brash hedonistic young woman with short skits and short 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.
Hair of the dog: a shot or liquor.
Hooch: bootleg liquor.
Hood: hoodlum.
Java/Joe: coffee
Joint: a club, usually selling alcohol.
Ossified/spifflicated: a drunken person. Also, canned, corked, tanked, primed, jazzed, plastered, lit, fried to the hat.
Tomato: an attractive female
Upchuck: to vomit when you have drunk too much.
What are some slang words from the 2000s?
Gay
Fail
Epic fail
Epic
Fasho
Fershizle
What up
Yerp
Snarf
Meh
Whatevz
Lol
Omg
Douche-baggery
Idc
Idk
Ftw
Imao
Balls
Is the slang phrase Oh You Kid from the Twenties?
Yes, the slang phrase "Oh, you kid!" originated in the 1920s. It was used to express playful disbelief or to affectionately tease someone, often in a lighthearted context. The phrase reflects the playful and exuberant spirit of the Roaring Twenties, a time characterized by social change and cultural dynamism.
What does it mean if someone says shoot you your one?
The phrase "shoot your shot" typically means to take a chance or seize an opportunity, often in the context of expressing romantic interest or pursuing a goal. When someone says "shoot your shot," they are encouraging you to be bold and take action, even if there is a risk of failure. It's about being proactive and not holding back.
A "highbrow snoot" is an intellectual snob, or even a pseudo-intellectual.
The slang term "highbrow" means cultured, intellectual, or scholarly.
It comes from the psuedo-science of phrenology, where the size and shape of the head supposedly defined the talents and capabilities of the individual. Those with a high brow supposedly had a larger frontal cortex of the brain, and were smarter than "lowbrows."
What is the Polish equivalent of the slang term okay?
The Polish equivalent of the slang term "okay" is "ok" or "okej." It is commonly used in informal situations to indicate agreement or understanding.
What does it mean when someone says something is a Tin Lizzy?
The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the Tin Lizzie, Flivver, T‑Model Ford, or T) is an automobile that was produced by Henry Ford's Ford Motor Company from 1908 through 1927. (Found on Wikipedia under "Ford Model T")
What were the African American slang words of the 1950?
Some African American slang words from the 1950s include "cool" (meaning stylish or impressive), "dig" (understand or appreciate), and "jive" (deceptive or exaggerated talk). These terms were commonly used within the jazz and blues communities.
Where does the phrase A slip of a girl or a slip of a thing originate from and what does it mean?
The Online Etymology Dictionary suggests it comes from a Dutch and Low German root, similar to slice, especially a thin slice. So a "slip" of a girl is a slight (thin) girl. They record that the first known use in printed English was in 1582.
