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  2. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Alternate names for intoxicated [41] [b] § drunk blouse Leave from somewhere [8] blow 1. Crazy party [8] 2. Leave [8] 3. Big wad in nightclubs; spend one's money excessively or irresponsibly [42] 4. Cocaine [42] blow someone down Kill or murder someone; blow someone away [43] Wooden wall telephone with a hand-cranked magneto generator blower

  3. 100 Slang Terms From the 20th Century No One Uses Anymore - AOL

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    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 ...

  4. Dude - Wikipedia

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    The slang eventually had gradual decline in usage until the early to mid 20th century when other subcultures of the U.S. began using it more frequently while again deriving it from the type of dress and eventually using it as a descriptor for common male and sometimes female companions.

  5. List of the most popular names in the 1920s in the United ...

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    Most Popular 1000 Names of the 1920s from the Social Security Administration This page was last edited on 4 January 2024, at 19:56 (UTC). Text is available under ...

  6. 23 skidoo (phrase) - Wikipedia

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    A postcard from 1905; the Flatiron Building in the background shows that 23rd Street is the location. This is the most widely known explanation for the phrase "23 skidoo".. 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.

  7. 20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture

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    In honor of Black Twitter's contribution, Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words it brought to popularity, using the AAVE Glossary, Urban Dictionary, Know Your Meme, and other internet ...

  8. List of age-related terms with negative connotations - Wikipedia

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    MILF: [27] An acronym slang term meaning "mother I'd like to fuck"; considered sexist and ageist by some and positive or neutral by others. Mrs. Robinson: [28] Originating from the song "Mrs. Robinson" by Simon & Garfunkel; slang term referring to an older woman pursuing someone younger than herself, typically an adolescent male. (see "cougar ...

  9. LGBTQ slang - Wikipedia

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    LGBTQ slang, LGBTQ speak, queer slang, or gay slang is a set of English slang lexicon used predominantly among LGBTQ+ people. It has been used in various languages since the early 20th century as a means by which members of the LGBTQ+ community identify themselves and speak in code with brevity and speed to others.