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Slang of the 20's

Published on Mar 17, 2016

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Slang of the 20's

The slang terms of the 1920's are very different than slang terms we use today.

Commonly Used Words

  • Bearcat- A hot-blooded or fiery girl.
  • Big Cheese- Most important or influential person.
  • Carry a Torch- To have a crush on someone.
  • Check- Kiss me later

Flappers

Flappers were fashionable and didn't follow standards of behavior.

In the 1920