Roaring Twenties Lingo

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Instructions: Get the lowdown on the snappy language of the 1920s party scene and social life

1.
In the Roaring Twenties, what did 'the cat's pajamas' mean?
A
A pet outfit
B
A type of sleepwear
C
Something or someone wonderful
D
A jazz song
2.
What was a 'gold digger' in 1920s slang?
A
A dentist
B
A miner
C
A person who pursued relationships for money
D
A treasure hunter
3.
In 1920s lingo, what did 'the real McCoy' mean?
A
A brand of whiskey
B
The genuine article, the real thing
C
A famous boxer
D
A cowboy
4.
What did 'cash or check' mean in 1920s slang?
A
A question meaning 'do you want a kiss now or later?'
B
A payment question
C
A bank greeting
D
A restaurant question
5.
In the 1920s, what was a 'ritzy' place?
A
A cracker factory
B
A small apartment
C
A noisy venue
D
An elegant, luxurious, or high-class establishment
6.
What did 'giggle water' mean in Roaring Twenties slang?
A
Ticklish feet
B
Laughing gas
C
Sparkling water
D
Alcoholic beverages
7.
In 1920s parlance, what was 'the berries'?
A
A skin condition
B
Something attractive or appealing
C
Fresh fruit
D
A type of hat decoration
8.
What did 'hip to the jive' mean in 1920s slang?
A
In the know, aware of what's going on
B
Having hip problems
C
Able to dance
D
A jazz musician
9.
In the Roaring Twenties, what was a 'hayburner'?
A
A cigar
B
A gas-guzzling car or a horse that ate too much
C
A sunburn
D
A farmer
10.
What did 'putting on the Ritz' mean in 1920s culture?
A
Getting dressed quickly
B
Doing something in a lavishly stylish manner
C
Applying crackers
D
Going to a hotel
11.
In 1920s slang, what was a 'torpedo'?
A
A fast car
B
A submarine weapon
C
A hired gunman or thug
D
A strong drink
12.
What did 'spiffy' mean in Roaring Twenties language?
A
Dizzy
B
Sarcastic
C
Spicy food
D
Elegant, fine, or well-dressed
13.
In the 1920s, what did 'neck' mean as a verb?
A
To argue
B
To drink quickly
C
To stretch one's neck
D
To kiss passionately
14.
What was a 'struggle buggy' in 1920s slang?
A
A broken-down car
B
A difficult ride
C
The back seat of a car used for romantic encounters
D
A baby stroller
15.
In Roaring Twenties lingo, what did 'dapper' describe?
A
A dancer
B
A type of fabric
C
A neat, trim, and stylishly dressed person
D
A type of hat

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