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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.
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 ...
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.
Words and phrases coined during the decade 1920s. 1870s; 1880s; 1890s; 1900s; 1910s; ... Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States; Googol; H ...
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Toggle 20th-century subsection. 2.1 1900s–1950s. 2.2 1960s–1970s. 2.3 1980s. 2.4 1990s. ... but phrases that have been commonly referenced or repeated within ...
20th; 21st; 22nd; 23rd; 24th; ... 1920s in music (25 C, 6 P) S. 1920s slang (3 P) T. 1920s toys (2 C, ... Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United ...
— John Peter Altgeld, 20th Governor of Illinois (12 March 1902), greeting a visitor "So little done, so much to do." [16] — Cecil Rhodes, British businessman and politician (26 March 1902) "Have you brought the chequebook, Alfred?" [12]: 19 — Samuel Butler, English novelist (18 June 1902) "I feel sick. The dog is sick, too. We are both ill.