1920’s Slang – People to Know

Hi folks, today we're going to take a closer look at some of the popular slang used in the 1920's to describe popular people that everyone wanted to know. Out list contains eight names - can you think of any more? Reply in the comments below.

 

1. Big Egg & Butter Man - a man with a sizeable bank account, who was able to provide for his lady.

2. Big Cheese - someone who was very important.

3. Great on the Shindig - someone who really knew his/her way around the dancefloor.

4. Jazz Hound - originally meant someone who loved to dance, but recently has taken on a more jazz-related meaning due to the growing trend of Jazz in the 1920's.

5. Bright Young Things - a term used to describe trendsetters of the 1920's.

6. Sheik - a sexy, irresistible man.

7. Thrill - someone who was consider to be popular and a good time to hand around with.

8. Jack - not a man, but money. Knowing a man with a lot of jack, would be a good thing.

 

We had some great guesses on our Fort Edmonton Park Facebook Page. Can you think of any others? Let us know.

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