2024年2月9日 · What 1920s slang is so good, it deserves a comeback? Learn some of the best slang words and phrases from the '20s with this extensive list of examples.

2022年3月21日 · As we go roaring into this decade, let’s take a look back at how people spoke 100 years ago. Here are more than 400 swell 1920s slang words and phrases (and their meanings) that are the cat’s pajamas and the bee’s knees.

2024年8月5日 · Do you know what a "bluenose" is? What about a "sockdollager"? Read on to learn more common 1920s slang phrases from the roaring 20s!

Slang of the 1920's The twenties were the first decade to emphasize youth culture over the older generations, and the flapper sub-culture had a tremendous influence on mainstream America; many new words and phrases were coined by these liberated women.

2024年12月19日 · While Gen Alpha slang like "sus" and "no cap" have their moment, there's something undeniably charming about the forgotten English vocabulary of the 1920s. After all, this wasn't just any decade – it was the era of speakeasies, jazz revolution, and social rebellion.

Meaning: (Adjective) Goofy is a popular slang in the roaring twenties that means “crazy.” Example: You look goofy when you are portraying one of the plainclothes railroad cops.

2024年4月15日 · Not sure what these words and phrases meant way back when? Read on to learn some of the coolest and craziest 1920s slang from the Roaring Twenties. RELATED: 50 Vintage Slang Words That Sound Hilarious Today. Miiisha / Shutterstock. 1. Glad Rags.

2024年2月9日 · The Roaring Twenties gave us U.S. women’s suffrage, penicillin, and the League of Nations. It also gave us the phrase screaming meemies. Here are some 1920s slang terms to liven up your...

2024年10月15日 · For all you 20s junkies, here are 59 more great slang phrases from the decade that keeps on giving. Let’s bring this back. 1. Absent Treatment: dancing with a shy person, inexperienced dancer or awkward partner. 2. Air Tight: extremely desirable or attractive. (Note: A “sheik” is an attractive male.) 3. Ameche: a phone.

2020年6月22日 · Be a cool cat and learn some popular 1920s words and sayings. Discover the origin of "bee's knees," "cut a rug," "gold digger," and other 1920s slang.