1940's Slang

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Take a powder- to leave

Eager beaver- enthusiastic helper

Doll Dizzy- girl crazy

Ducky shincracker- a good dancer

Above my pay grade- don't ask me

Cook with gas- to do something right

Killer-diller- good stuff

Stompers- shoes

Flip your wig- to lose control of yourself.

Pennies from heaven- Easy money

What's buzzin', cousin? - How's it going?

Carry a Torch- To have a crush on someone

Cat's meow- something splendid or stylish

Hard boiled- a touch, strong guy

Hooch- Bootleg liquor

Hoofer- Dancer

Hotsy-Totsy- Pleasing

Kisser- Mouth

Moll- a gangster's girl

Ritzy- Elegant.

Scram- ask someone to leave immediatley

Soitently- sure!

Spiffy- an elegant appearance

Spread Out!- get out of the way!

Stuck on- having a crush on

Swanky- Ritzy

Swell- Wonderful

Wise guy- a smart ass

Whoopee- To have a good time.



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