I was discussing language with my good friend the eminent scholar Monty Dingham Smythington…well, he was doing most of the talking…my contribution to the conversation consisted mainly in a valiant attempt to remain awake.
Anyway, he told me that while doing research for a Book about the 1920’s, he had come across some fascinating examples of forgotten slang terms from that period. So, in keeping with the old adage misery loves company, I now inflict…I mean present them to you…
Crank up the Tin Lizzy: Meant either to start your automobile or to induce a state of sexual desire in one’s wife.
Like a flapper to hooch: This Phrase could refer to a very strong attraction to something or the migration pattern of some unknown bird.
Don’t spit on my spats: I think this was either a warning not to be disrespectful or a literal reference to the ugliest footwear ever worn by man.
Twisting the Kaiser’s sausage: During the 20’s this phrase was used mostly by veterans of WWI and described either a great victory over your enemy or possibly a sex act performed by European prostitutes.
I’d like to Rudolph her Valentino: A statement of lecherous intent inspired by the popularity of the silent film star, this phrase was a favorite of drunken college students of the time.
A Charleston chippy: This could be either a young woman of easy virtue obsessed by the famed Dance craze or an injury to the ankle caused by said dance craze.
zzzzzz…huh? Oh, sorry. Thank you Monty, that was enthralling, old boy. I can hardly wait to read your next book: “The Cultural Impact of Facial Hair on the Office of the Presidency”.
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Anyway, he told me that while doing research for a Book about the 1920’s, he had come across some fascinating examples of forgotten slang terms from that period. So, in keeping with the old adage misery loves company, I now inflict…I mean present them to you…
Crank up the Tin Lizzy: Meant either to start your automobile or to induce a state of sexual desire in one’s wife.
Like a flapper to hooch: This Phrase could refer to a very strong attraction to something or the migration pattern of some unknown bird.
Don’t spit on my spats: I think this was either a warning not to be disrespectful or a literal reference to the ugliest footwear ever worn by man.
Twisting the Kaiser’s sausage: During the 20’s this phrase was used mostly by veterans of WWI and described either a great victory over your enemy or possibly a sex act performed by European prostitutes.
I’d like to Rudolph her Valentino: A statement of lecherous intent inspired by the popularity of the silent film star, this phrase was a favorite of drunken college students of the time.
A Charleston chippy: This could be either a young woman of easy virtue obsessed by the famed Dance craze or an injury to the ankle caused by said dance craze.
zzzzzz…huh? Oh, sorry. Thank you Monty, that was enthralling, old boy. I can hardly wait to read your next book: “The Cultural Impact of Facial Hair on the Office of the Presidency”.
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