// Slang Words of The Nineteen Twenties and Their Meanings

1920's - Meaning

Ankle - to Walk
Balled up - Confused
Bank's closed - No kissing
Bearcat - A Fiery Girl
Beat it - Get lost
Bee's Knee's - Terrific
Bent - Drunk
Cat's meow - Great
Dogs - Feet
Dolled up - Dressed up
Earful - Enough
Grungy - Envious
Handcuff - Engagement ring
Hip to the jive - Cool
Joe - Coffee
John - A toilet
Mop - A handkerchief
Noodle juice - Tea
Punch the bad - Small talk
Swell - Good
Upchuck - To vomit
You slay me! - That's funny!