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
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
Whether you believe money makes the world go round or not, it can’t be denied that it plays a constant role in the daily lives of the vast majority of people on Earth. This typically leads to a great many slang terms arising to describe … Read more
Police are always an interlinked part of any community. It’s not surprising that any given language usually has a fairly wide variety of slang terms by which to refer to the police. This is just as true in Australia as it is anywhere else. There … 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
India is an extremely large place steeped in millennia of history. Naturally, the country has produced many people famous the world over, both in the past and in the modern day. From the most world-changing politicians and civil rights activists, to historical religious figures, and … Read more
Professional wrestling has a language of its own, designed to protect the business and keep the magic alive. Wrestlers and insiders use this unique slang to communicate without revealing secrets to the audience. Many of these terms trace their roots back to carny talk, a … Read more
In South Africa, a boy is most often referred to as “ou” or “oke”, while other slang terms such as “boykie” are often used in a more specific sense. You may also hear kerel meaning “boyfriend”. Beyond that, generic terms such as “guy,” “bro”, “dude” … 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
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