Prohibition Era Words
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During Prohibition, what was a 'blind pig'?
About Prohibition Era Words
Give your memory a workout with Prohibition Era Words: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Test your knowledge of the secret language used during America's Prohibition (1920-1933) Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. During Prohibition, what was a 'blind pig'?
Answer: An illegal drinking establishment
2. What was a 'bootlegger' during Prohibition?
Answer: Someone who illegally made or sold alcohol
3. In Prohibition slang, what was 'bathtub gin'?
Answer: Homemade gin often mixed in a bathtub
4. What was a 'rum runner' during Prohibition?
Answer: A person who smuggled alcohol, often by boat
5. In Prohibition language, what was 'giggle water'?
Answer: Alcoholic beverages
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