1940s Slang Flashcards
1
Q
take a powder
A
to leave
2
Q
eager beaver
A
enthusiastic helper
3
Q
doll dizzy
A
girl crazy
4
Q
ducky shincracker
A
a good dancer
5
Q
above my pay grade
A
don’t ask me
6
Q
cook with gas
A
to do something right
7
Q
killer-diller
A
good stuff
8
Q
stompers
A
shoes
9
Q
flip your wig
A
to lose control of yourself
10
Q
pennies from heaven
A
easy money
11
Q
what’s buzzin, cousin?
A
what’s up?
12
Q
carry a torch
A
to have a crush on someone
13
Q
cat’s meow
A
something splendid or stylish
