answersLogoWhite

0

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.

1,017 Questions

What does it mean when someone says that a corporation is an artificial person created by law?

It basically means that for certain legal purposes, a corporation is similar to a person. For example, a corporation can own property, and have certain responsibilities.

What does the expression 'lame duck' mean?

The term lame duck refers to somebody weak. For example, when an elected official's successor has already been elected, but has not taken office. It is also occasionally used to disparage a politician who will not serve again, such as a US president near the end of his second term.

A lame duck session is a session of an officials whose successors have already been elected (but not inaugurated).

The original use of the term lame duck referred to brokers who defaulted on their debts. The term is still used in this financial context in Europe.

The term lame duck usually is very commonly heard at the end of the second term of a US President (since he can't get re-elected for the third time in a row). As the name suggests, a lame duck cannot make strong decisions.

Actually the term lame duck means that they are able to make stronger decisons that are not based on being reelected.

If you're playing howrse, please see the Related Question.

What are some symbols?

fire, water,earth,any type of name like tiffany or if you are from japan or somting yubel

When someone says that something you do is a huge turn on what does that mean?

It means that thing you do (nibble their ear, kiss their neck, whatever) arouses them a lot. Also, you need to learn how to do whatever it is really well so that you can continue to drive them wild. The only way this happens is through repition, but since it's a huge turn-on for them, it shouldn't be a problem.

How do you remove the quick disconnect off the top of the intake after it broke off inside on a 1998 Chevy Silverado 350?

Are you talking about the heater hose connection on the intake manifold? If so, they are notorious for breaking off. You may need to use an "easy out" type of tool that can fit into the inside of the pipe. If it doesn't thread out, you may need to drill and tap the fitting. If you do that, run water in through the radiator cap as you drill and tap it so that water and shavings will be forced out of and you don't end up with metal shavings in the coolant.

What does it mean if one of your testicles is very hard?

it clearly indicates either a physical injury has occurred or a urinary tract infection that has travelled to the teste, causing swelling, hardness, redness and pain. A doctor needs to determine what the cause is, and if it's bacterial, treat you as soon as possiple with the correct antibiotic. Bed rest, elevating the genital area in bed, and running ice over the testical all help the condition, but primarily, if it's an infection---the antibiotic.

What were some slang words in 1963?

"We Try Harder" - 1963 slogan for Avis Rent-A-Car

"Things Go Better With Coke" - Coca Cola slogan, 1963

What is the meaning of bins for glasses in cockney ryming?

Okay, here you go. At first I thought you meant what was the Cockney rhyming slang for the phrase "bins for glasses" --but that didnt make a whole mess of sense. Then I thought you meant it a different way--and I have it for you. Bins is probably short for binoculars. It isn't precisely rhyming slang at all. It's abbreviated, instead. As an aside, in the US it would be knockies, instead, and all the old ladies of the Audubon Society would blush.

PS. Then I looked it up and someone else noted, in addition, that the rhyming business could be associated with the phrase "bins and receptacles" with receptacles standing in for spectacles. So I guess the choice is up to you.

What does it mean when someone says they generally like you?

If someone says,"They generally like you", that probably means that most aspects of your personality are quite likable or appealing to that person.

What does airtight mean possibly sexual slang from 60's?

In the context of the 1960s sexual slang, "airtight" could refer to a sexual act involving multiple partners where all orifices of a person's body are simultaneously penetrated. The term implies a sense of complete enclosure or closure, suggesting a high level of intimacy and intensity in the sexual experience. It is important to note that slang terms and their meanings can vary widely across different time periods and cultural contexts.

What is the meaning of long-overdue?

Long-overdue means something like a paper or a report that has been past its due date and it has been for a long period of time. It mainly refers to reports or in some cases, school assignments.

It can refer to many things, such as an apology, asking someone for a date, telling someone off.

it means that the author had been either anticipating the event for quite some time, or had been hoping that the event would occur. In the case of pregnant women, you will find that long-overdue could be as much as one month premature!

What does PDSA stand for?

The Peoples Dispensary For Sick Animals.

It is a UK animal charity for the treatment of animals

What does it mean when someone says I send my regards after someone died?

They simply mean that they are sorry for your loss, that they send their wishes.

Regards: Sentiments of esteem or affection; Looks upon or thinks of in a particular way; Views or considers.

What does it mean when someone says 'I will cut you'?

Usually it means that they will physically take out a knife or other sharp object and cut you with it. Sometimes used as a joke, but never to be taken lightly.

What is the Jewish slang for complain?

Kvetch, e.g., "Quit your kvetching, we're sick of hearing it!"

The language is "Yiddish", not "Jewish". Professional linguists feel free to correct me, but there is no one lanugage known a "Jewish".

What do you mean specifically paradoxical cold?

A paradoxical cold, specifically is when you increase the temperature or decrease the temperature to a certain point (depending on species) at which you feel the opposing sensation to the temperature. ie. Contact with an object approximately 50 degrees will evoke some cold receptors to be activated, yielding a feeling of coldness. This situation is also the same for warm receptors and cold temperatures except not as evident due to the fact that warm receptors are non-myelinated. (Brent Doolan)