Does anyone know of a website or a place where I can find a good example of early 1900s slang? I've read somewhere that a common saying was "horse feathers!" but I'm having a hard time picturing people keep a straight face as they shouted that...
2006-10-23 18:00:28 · 5 answers · asked by Amanda Banana 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
This has been tougher than I thought it would be and I'm guessing you've surfed a bit to find an appropriate website. The closest I've come is an overview of slang, which is interesting but doesn't give you much of what you're looking for -- sorry.
Some examples:
Cat’s Pajamas: Used in the 20’s, this expression is very similar to "cool."
Other slang term that have similar meanings are: "radical," "groovy,"
"da-bomb," and "neat-o."
23-skiddoo: used in the 1920s (I think this definition is "cheap" because it doesn't tell you what "23-skiddoo" actually means)
The second link below is to a book by a noted lexicographer which you MIGHT be able to find in your library. The link includes a link to sample pages of slang definitions.
I think your best bet is to visit your local library and ask for help from the reference librarian.
2006-10-23 19:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by cboni2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about slang but a great saying was "I'm going to party like it was 1899"
2006-10-23 22:54:27 · answer #2 · answered by methamphetamine_symposium 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some dead presidents into your biscuit pickers and buy the book "Straight from the Fridge Dad".
2006-10-23 20:03:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
horse feathers was the bull sh1t of the time.
2006-10-23 18:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by glock509 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A: "Sheer Poppycock!"
B:"You jest."
A:"Do I look the type?"
B:"I can't rightly say."
2006-10-23 18:09:36 · answer #5 · answered by Karah M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋