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This glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States is an alphabetical collection of colloquial expressions and their idiomatic meaning from the 1900s to the 1930s. This compilation highlights American slang from the 1920s and does not include foreign phrases.
23 skidoo (sometimes 23 skiddoo) is an American slang phrase generally referring to leaving quickly, being forced to leave quickly by someone else, or taking advantage of a propitious opportunity to leave. Popularized during the early 20th century, the exact origin of the phrase is uncertain.
The 20th century was a truly special time. One day we were "cruisin' for a bruisin'" with some "greasers" at the "passion pit," the next we're telling a Valley Girl to "talk to the hand"—or ...
Pages in category "1920s slang" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. ... Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States; J ...
6. Hoosegow. Used to describe: Jail or prison Coming from the Spanish word "juzgado" which means court of justice, hoosegow was a term used around the turn of the last century to describe a place ...
Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States; Googol; H. Homophile movement; I. I say it's spinach; J. Jazz Age; Jizz (birding) Jocasta complex; L.
20th; 21st; 22nd; 23rd; 24th; ... 1920s in music (25 C, 6 P) S. 1920s slang (3 P) T. 1920s toys (2 C, 3 P) ... Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United ...
Pages in category "American slang" The following 66 pages are in this category, out of 66 total. ... Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States ...