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

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    While slang is usually inappropriate for formal settings, this assortment includes well-known expressions from that time, with some still in use today, e.g., blind date, cutie-pie, freebie, and take the ball and run. [2] These items were gathered from published sources documenting 1920s slang, including books, PDFs, and websites.

  3. Jazz (word) - Wikipedia

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    Sheet music cover from 1916; spellings such as "jas", "jass" and "jasz" were seen until 1918. The origin of the word jazz is one of the most sought-after etymologies in modern American English . Interest in the word – named the Word of the Twentieth Century by the American Dialect Society – has resulted in considerable research and the ...

  4. Category:1920s neologisms - Wikipedia

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    Words and phrases coined during the decade 1920s. 1870s; 1880s; 1890s; 1900s; ... Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States ... Pop music; R. Red ...

  5. Old-School Slang Words That Really Deserve a Comeback

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    In the roaring '20s (that's 1920s, kids!) during prohibition, giggle water was slang for any alcoholic beverage. You pay for the booze and the giggle is free. Example: "Barkeep!

  6. Jazz Age - Wikipedia

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    The Jazz Age was a period in the 1920s and 1930s in which jazz music and dance styles gained worldwide popularity. The Jazz Age's cultural repercussions were primarily felt in the United States, the birthplace of jazz.

  7. Category:1920s slang - Wikipedia

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    1920s; 1930s; 1940s; 1950s; 1960s; 1970s; Pages in category "1920s slang" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent ...

  8. Category:1920s fads and trends - Wikipedia

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    1920s in music (25 C, 6 P) S. 1920s slang (3 P) T. 1920s toys (2 C, 3 P) Pages in category "1920s fads and trends" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of ...

  9. Big Butter and Egg Man - Wikipedia

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    The song name was a 1920s slang term for a big spender, a traveling businessman in the habit of spending large amounts of money in nightclubs. [4] The song is also known as "I Want a Big Butter and Egg Man" or "Big Butter and Egg Man from the West". Armstrong recorded the song again in 1951 for Decca Records as a duet with Velma Middleton.