The Spanish love a bit of gossip just like anyone else. Whether you’re in Mexico or Spain, there are plenty of slang terms to describe the kind of gossip you’re talking about, too. Today, we’re going to look at some of the most common slang … Read more
There are some slang terms for girls in New Zealand, such as “hottie” or “babe” for an attractive girl. More general terms which skirt the borders of being true slang are things like “wahine,” an old Maori term used for women and still used to … Read more
New Zealanders most often use the term “bucks” to describe New Zealand dollars. This is by far the most common and widely used slang term for money in New Zealand. However, there are plenty of other informal terms, from “gold coins” for one and two-dollar … Read more
When it comes to expressing anger, New Zealanders have a unique set of slang terms that capture everything from mild irritation to full-blown rage. Whether you’re a bit “miffed” or “seething,” there’s always a Kiwi phrase to match the level of frustration. Some of these … Read more
Simple slang terms used to refer to friends are among the most common in any local vernacular. There are usually lots of them that can be used in many subtly different contexts and situations, and this is just as true in South Africa as it … Read more
The most common slang term for a woman in the 1920s was “flapper”. You would also hear “doll” and “dame”. These were the most widespread, all-purpose terms. Other terms that were more specific included “fire alarm” and “fire bell” for divorced and married women respectively. … Read more
Some of the most common slang terms for party in the 1920s included “wingding”, “bash”, and “blow”. Many other terms we still use today were either in use by the 1920s or arose during them, such as “beano” or “blowout”. Different parties used many different … Read more
The most common slang terms for money in the 1920s were things like “buck” and “dough”. Depending on where you were, you might also hear “Mazuma” and “moolah”. Most of the slang terms for money from this time have survived until today and you’ll still … Read more
The 1920s was a time of fast talk, big personalities, and plenty of colorful slang. If someone was spouting nonsense, people had no shortage of words to call it out. Some of these terms have stood the test of time, while others have faded into … Read more
Common terms for dancing or dancers in the 1920s included “hoofer” and “heeler” for a good and a bad dancer respectively. A dance itself was often called a “hops”. If a dancer would not leave the dancefloor they were called a “floorflusher”. Other more specific … Read more