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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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In American slang if you were wearing cheaters what would you have on?
Cheaters are old slang for eyeglasses
an a-hole is a thing at the back of u that says " im about to blow!". In otherwords, most people put there penis up it. This is called 'Humping"
What is a 60's slang word for party?
A popular slang word for party in the 1960s is "bash." This term was often used to describe a lively gathering or celebration, reflecting the vibrant social scene of the era. Another common term was "happening," which emphasized the spontaneous and communal aspect of the events.
Was there any spooners in ww1?
I think you need to define what you mean by spooners. I know quite a lot about WWI, and I have not come across the word as, say, a type of weapon. At that time the word 'spooning' meant 'courting' or 'fooling around as lovers do'.
What are 1950's slang words for jerk?
Jerk IS a slang term. It means a person who doesn't care about anyone and is rude or mean to everyone. I can't find any specific slang from 1950 that means the same thing.
What does the 1960's slang word cube mean?
The word "cube" in 60's slang was a continuation of the description of people as "squares". A square was someone who was not "hip" or who had a dislike for the counterculture or Hippies. Someone who was described as a "cube" was so totally out of touch with popular counterculture that they exceeded the "square" description. "Those girls aren't just squares, they are a bunch of stressed out cubes".
What were some of the common words used in World War 2?
Two common words used during World War 2 include: Barker and Bill Jim. Barker was code name for a weapon, whereas Bill Jim was code name for someone of Australian descent.
What does heebie-jeebies mean?
It means an uncomfortable feeling, either because of drink or drugs, or because of depression or the effect of a depressing person or place.
eg your brother's so depressing that he gives me the heebie-jeebies
^Above is the modern usage. The origin of the term was actually an anti-Semitic slur. It meant "the sickening, creeped-out feeling you get when in the presence of a Hebrew (Jew)." The "Hebrew Jitters" became "heebie-jeebies."
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Horsefeathers.
The phrase heebie-jeebies was invented by comic writer Billy de Beck in 1923 while writing the strip Barney Google. He also coined the phrase 'hotsy totsy' and 'horsefeathers', meaning something nonsensical. This is borne out in any online etymology dictionary.
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 does Case of the vapors mean?
This is a good question. In Victorian Society, a case of the vapors meant the lady was farting. I've always thought that was such a funny thing to call it.
AnswerThe term "the vapors" was used to describe a nervous disorder such as depression or hysteria.I was under the impression it was a short (perhaps intentional..?) moment where a woman faints or is unable to keep herself up.. :)
A landlubber is one who passes his life on land. So called by seamen in contempt or ridicule.
How much is a bullseye in pounds?
A bull's eye is slang for £50 (like the number of points scored in darts for the bull's eye)
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/
What does the idiom 'fender-bender' mean?
A "fender bender" is a minor automobile accident, one which causes damage but not injury, i.e. "it bends the fenders" (but more commonly the bumpers and lights).
Of course, the term originated when fenders were always sheet metal that might be bent back into shape. This is not the case with plastics and fiberglass.
