The most common slang term for police in the 1920s was “fuzz”. This was the most quintessentially 1920s term and was used broadly in the west, though mostly in the U.S. They might also be called a “bull” or a “scorcher” in some contexts. “Flattie” … Read more
Drunkenness, in any dialect, tends to be something that attracts a good deal of slang. Canadian slang is no different, as they have countless terms for referring to this particular state. Today, we’re going to look at some of the most common and some of … Read more
The army is a place of profound camaraderie and comradeship, and so it’s not surprising that the army tends to give rise to a great deal of slang. A lot of this slang eventually seeps out into wider society and a lot of it does … Read more
Common American slang terms for no include simple variations of the word, such as “nope” or “nuh-uh”. Beyond these, there are many more emphatic slang phrases used for no, such as “no sir”, “no way, “no way José,” or “not on your life”. Even more … Read more
Slang terms for alcohol during the 1920s were influenced by American prohibition, giving us such euphemisms as “moonshine,” “hooch” or “giggle water”. However, other generic slang terms still in use today such as “booze” or “liquor” were still in use during the 1920s. “Sauce” and … Read more
It’s the end of the night, and you’re looking for a way out. Most of the guests have left, but there are still some stragglers who don’t want the night to end. How do you tell them you’re going to bed without just declaring that … Read more
The British are not really one for calling people jerks. That said, they have an incredibly varied and colorful set of slang terms to describe people they don’t like, people who are being obnoxious, and generally unpleasant or belligerent people. From the mildest and tame … Read more
The most common British slang words for husband are common terms like “hubby”, “hubs” or “other half”. There are a few other terms you’ll hear in certain local dialects, such as “pot and pan” being Cockney rhyming slang for husband, or old man. Old man … Read more
The British are internationally renowned tea drinkers. Most of them can’t get by without it, and the nation seems to run on it. With that in mind, it’s unsurprising that across all parts of Britain, there is a huge variety of slang terms for cups … Read more
Thieves, as far as we can tell, have been around as long as people have. If someone has called something theirs, there has been someone around who wanted to take it without their permission. Unsurprisingly, this has led to a lot of colorful language being … Read more