Slang of the 20 th century

Slang - very informal words and expressions that are more common in spoken language, especially used by a particular group of people

Some facts about slang:
Slang changes quickly
Slang is reincarnated over and over again - the same terms can be used by every generation but with different meanings
Used almost exclusively by the young
Every generation ‘slangs’ are very important for them
Studying slang is a way to understand a generation

Children use it to conceal the meaning from their parents
Slang identifies you as part of the tribe
It makes one feel special and important
It defies authority
Why do people use slang?

From 1900-1919
Students used slang "locally"

23 Skidoo

1920-30s. Flappers

1) Half-cut, fried, jammed, juiced, pie-eyed
2) Bat, brawl, buzz, rag, toot, wrestle, egg harbor
3) 5 Things: Gob stick, dog house, gobble pipe, skins, git box

1940s: From the War to Babies.
4) Drooly, pappy, swoony, BTO, PC,
– An attractive man (big-time operator, prince charming)
5) 5 Things: Moss, blinkers, flops, schnozz, pillars
– Body Parts: Hair, eyes, ears, nose, legs
6) Fatal pill, go-away kiss, lead pill, check out, blotto, in the drink
– WWII Terms: Bullets and dying

HIPPIE SLANG
“We had a gas at that party.”
“When my parents saw my grades, they went ape.”
His new car is boss!

to chill
to hang
to veg
to jell
to kick it
to ease

Greetings

bones jacks
franklins
yard
clout

1) 23-Skidoo
2) That's George!
3) Big House