a good looking male.
flutter bum “a good looking male”
What are 5 slang words used from the 50s?
List of 1950s Slang:
- Antsville: A congested place.
- Knuckle sandwich: A punch in the face.
- Shiner: A black eye.
- Tank: A big car.
- Ain’t that a bite: That’s too bad.
- Ball: A really good time.
- Flip your lid: Go Crazy.
- Made in the shade: Something’s guaranteed to be a success.
What slang did teens use in the 1950s?
Enduring ’50s Slang Terms
For example, some people still say they’re “having a blast,” “getting their kicks,” “on cloud 9,” “catching a flick,” “making out,” working a “gig,” and calling “dibs.” Then there’s “nerd,” “spaz,” “pad” (your home), “the heat,” “no sweat,” “hip,” and lots more.
What are some sayings from the 50s?
11 Charming Phrases From The ’50s That We Should Bring Back
- “Hey, Daddy-O” Andrew Zaeh for Bustle.
- “That Razzes My Berries” Andrew Zaeh for Bustle.
- “Made In The Shade” Andrew Zaeh for Bustle.
- “That’s The Living End!” Andrew Zaeh for Bustle.
- “Everything’s Copacetic”
- “You Dig?”
- “You’re A Cool Cat”
- “Ring A-Ding-Ding!”
What is the British slang for girl?
14. Bird. A word used to describe a woman.
What did Daddy O mean?
or dad·di-o
daddy (def. 1). Older Slang. a term of familiar address to a man, originally used by jazz musicians to display camaraderie.
What is backseat bingo slang for?
“Backseat bingo” is an appropriately ’50s way of saying that two people are making out in their car. Playing some backseat bingo.
What does Apple Butter mean in slang?
flattery, smooth talk
apple butter
“flattery, smooth talk“
What does get bent mean?
get bent. slang —used as an angry or contemptuous way of dismissing someone’s statement, suggestion, etc. I try to call him the next morning to apologize, but he tells me to get bent.— Chuck Klosterman.
What is Gigglemug?
Gigglemug. Definition: An habitually smiling face. Usage: “These Miss America contestants are just a bunch of gigglemugs.”
What are some 70s slang words?
70s Slang to Describe Experiences
- bummer – too bad.
- copacetic – alright; no problem.
- down with – okay with.
- fake me out – trick me.
- flat leaver – ditch someone to hang out with someone cooler.
- gimme some skin – low five.
- hertz donut – informal contraction of “hurts, don’t it?”
- jeepers creepers – oh my gosh.
What slang was used in the 1960s?
The Best Of 1960s Slang
- Groovy. Meaning: cool.
- Far out/Outta sight. Meaning: another substitute for cool; strange or bizarre.
- Dig it. Meaning: to understand or agree with something.
- (It’s) a gas. Meaning: fun, fine.
- Mellow. Meaning: Relaxed or laid-back.
- Bummer. Meaning: a disappointing situation.
- Slug bug.
What are some old-fashioned phrases?
11 Old-Fashioned Expressions People Still Find Charming
- “That’s My Cup Of Tea” Hannah Burton/Bustle.
- “Kick Up Your Heels”
- “I’ll Be There With Bells On”
- “I’m Head Over Heels”
- “You Look Happy As A Clam”
- “Pardon My French”
- “Carpe Diem”
- “Bring Home The Bacon”
What can I say instead of Babe?
babe
- darling. Hello, darling!
- love. Don’t cry, my love.
- baby (informal) You have to wake up now, baby.
- dear. Yes, my dear.
- dearest. What’s wrong, my dearest?
- honey.
- sweetheart. Happy birthday, sweetheart!
- sweetie (informal)
Why do Brits say bruv?
‘Bruv’ – it’s a shortened version of brother. Note the spelling B-R-U-V. Often, in informal writing such as song lyrics and text messages, the spelling of words is shortened. In this case, U-V replaces O-T-H.
What does daddy energy mean?
Listen, Big Daddy Energy is not exclusive to actual fathers or hot older guys. It can be a person who seems to always emit the father-like energy of a provider or someone who looks like they will always adore and care about you.
Where did the term Daddio come from?
Originally in the speech of jazz musicians and associated circles: used as a general form of address, especially between men, to indicate familiarity, amicability, or equality between the speaker and the person addressed. Compare “daddy”. Now dated, and chiefly in ironic or humorous use.
Is Daddyo a Scrabble word?
No, daddy-o is not in the scrabble dictionary.
Did they say cool in the 50s?
Oh and here’s a piece of news for you. “Cool” was a 50’s word.
What do you call the 50s?
A person between 50 and 59 is called a quinquagenarian. A person between 60 and 69 is called a sexagenarian. A person between 70 and 79 is called a septuagenarian. A person between 80 and 89 is called an octogenarian.
What was a bash in the 50s?
Bash, for “to insult or verbally abuse,” emerged by the 1950s out of the original “striking” sense of the verb (i.e., hurling very harsh, even hateful criticism).
