From the Flapper's Dictionary
Some of my favourites from http://bookflaps.blogspot.com/2011/04/flappers-dictionary.html
Absent Treatment-Dancing with a bashful partner.
Alarm Clock-Chaperone.
Bank’s Closed-No petting allowed; no kisses.
Bee’s Knees-See “Cat’s Pajamas”
Billboard-Flashy man or woman.
Bun Duster-See “Cake Eater”.
Cake Eater-See “Crumb Gobbler”
Cat’s Particulars-The acme of perfection; anything that’s good
Cat’s Pajamas-Anything that’s good
Clothesline-One who tells neighborhood secrets.
Crumb Gobbler-Slightly sissy tea hound.
Crasher-Anyone who comes to parties uninvited.
Dincher-A half-smoked cigarette.
Dingle Dangler-One who insists on telephoning.
Dropping the Pilot-Getting a divorce.
Duck’s Quack-The best thing ever.
Eye Opener-A marriage.
Father Time-Any man over 30 years of age.
Face Stretcher-Old maid who tries to look younger.
Fire Extinguisher-A chaperone.
Flour Lover-Girl who powders too freely.
Forty-Niner-Man who is prospecting for a rich wife.
Frog’s Eyebrows-Nice, fine.
Goofy-To be in love with, or attracted to. Example: “I’m goofy about Jack.”
Goat’s Whiskers-See “Cat’s Particulars”
Goof-Sweetie.
Grubber-One who always borrows cigarettes.
Handcuff-Engagement ring.
Hen Coop-A beauty parlor.
Houdini-To be on time for a date.
Hush Money-Allowance from father.
Johnnie Walker-Guy who never hires a cab.
Kitten’s Ankles-See “Cat’s Particulars”.
Kluck-Dumb, but happy.
Low Lid-The opposite of highbrow.
Mad Money-Carfare home if she has a fight with her escort.
Monkey’s Eyebrows-See “Cat’s Particulars”.
Monog-A young person of either sex who is goofy about only one person at a time.
Mustard Plaster-Unwelcome guy who sticks around.
Munitions-Face powder and rouge.
Nut Cracker-Policeman’s nightstick.
Out on Parole-A person who has been divorced.
Petting Pantry-Movie.
Police Dog-Young man to whom one is engaged.
Potato-A young man shy of brains.
Rock of Ages-Any woman over 30 years of age.
Sharpshooter-One who spends much and dances well.
Show Case-Rich man’s wife with jewels.
Sod Buster-An undertaker.
Static-Conversations that mean nothing.
Strike Breaker-A young woman who goes with her friend’s “Steady” while there is a coolness.
Swan-Glide gracefully.
Tomato-A young woman shy of brains.
Umbrella-young man any girl can borrow for the evening.
Whiskbroom-Any man who wears whiskers.
Wind Sucker-Any person given to boasting.
I think we should bring all of these back into common conversation. Out on Parole, Hush Money, Mad Money, and Strike Breaker, in particular, amuse me.
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Absent Treatment-Dancing with a bashful partner.
Alarm Clock-Chaperone.
Bank’s Closed-No petting allowed; no kisses.
Bee’s Knees-See “Cat’s Pajamas”
Billboard-Flashy man or woman.
Bun Duster-See “Cake Eater”.
Cake Eater-See “Crumb Gobbler”
Cat’s Particulars-The acme of perfection; anything that’s good
Cat’s Pajamas-Anything that’s good
Clothesline-One who tells neighborhood secrets.
Crumb Gobbler-Slightly sissy tea hound.
Crasher-Anyone who comes to parties uninvited.
Dincher-A half-smoked cigarette.
Dingle Dangler-One who insists on telephoning.
Dropping the Pilot-Getting a divorce.
Duck’s Quack-The best thing ever.
Eye Opener-A marriage.
Father Time-Any man over 30 years of age.
Face Stretcher-Old maid who tries to look younger.
Fire Extinguisher-A chaperone.
Flour Lover-Girl who powders too freely.
Forty-Niner-Man who is prospecting for a rich wife.
Frog’s Eyebrows-Nice, fine.
Goofy-To be in love with, or attracted to. Example: “I’m goofy about Jack.”
Goat’s Whiskers-See “Cat’s Particulars”
Goof-Sweetie.
Grubber-One who always borrows cigarettes.
Handcuff-Engagement ring.
Hen Coop-A beauty parlor.
Houdini-To be on time for a date.
Hush Money-Allowance from father.
Johnnie Walker-Guy who never hires a cab.
Kitten’s Ankles-See “Cat’s Particulars”.
Kluck-Dumb, but happy.
Low Lid-The opposite of highbrow.
Mad Money-Carfare home if she has a fight with her escort.
Monkey’s Eyebrows-See “Cat’s Particulars”.
Monog-A young person of either sex who is goofy about only one person at a time.
Mustard Plaster-Unwelcome guy who sticks around.
Munitions-Face powder and rouge.
Nut Cracker-Policeman’s nightstick.
Out on Parole-A person who has been divorced.
Petting Pantry-Movie.
Police Dog-Young man to whom one is engaged.
Potato-A young man shy of brains.
Rock of Ages-Any woman over 30 years of age.
Sharpshooter-One who spends much and dances well.
Show Case-Rich man’s wife with jewels.
Sod Buster-An undertaker.
Static-Conversations that mean nothing.
Strike Breaker-A young woman who goes with her friend’s “Steady” while there is a coolness.
Swan-Glide gracefully.
Tomato-A young woman shy of brains.
Umbrella-young man any girl can borrow for the evening.
Whiskbroom-Any man who wears whiskers.
Wind Sucker-Any person given to boasting.
I think we should bring all of these back into common conversation. Out on Parole, Hush Money, Mad Money, and Strike Breaker, in particular, amuse me.
(X-posted to Tumblr)