1920s Jazz Age Slang
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In 1920s slang, what did it mean to call someone 'the bee's knees'?
About 1920s Jazz Age Slang
Step into the Roaring Twenties with the colorful slang of the Jazz Age 1920s Jazz Age Slang packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. In 1920s slang, what did it mean to call someone 'the bee's knees'?
Answer: They were an outstanding or excellent person
2. What was a 'flapper' in the 1920s?
Answer: A young fashionable woman who defied conventions
3. In Jazz Age slang, what did 'the cat's meow' mean?
Answer: Something excellent or wonderful
4. What did 'speakeasy' refer to in the 1920s?
Answer: An illegal bar during Prohibition
5. In 1920s slang, what was a 'bearcat'?
Answer: A hot-blooded or fiery person
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