1920's All
Term meaning to squeeze someone with two fingers
"Omar was ______ for robbing the candy store.
Pinched
This term was used in the 1920s when someone was getting arrested by the police
A term used to stop a fight
"Stop fighting and __ __ __ you two!"
(hint: when something shatters, it ...)3
Break it up
Term used to describe wild, unusual, young female.
Flappers
Bean shooter
Hint: an object used to fire bullets
Gun
This fruit dish was used as a swear word in the 1920s.
"OH _____! I forgot to do my homework!"
Hint: Criss cross _____ _____
Applesauce
A term meaning to have a complaint or issue. To complain
"Don't invite Omar to the party I have ____ with him!"
(hint: related to a domestic animal)
Beef
Beef means to have a complaint with something/someone. It was a slang term mostly used by gangsters in the 1920s.
A women who becomes romantically involved with a rich men
Hint: to mine
Gold Diggers
Became popular when a 1929 Broadway show titled The Gold Diggers of Broadway presented three chorus girls seeking rich husbands.
term that describes where prisoners go. (AKA a prison)
Hint: opposite of small
Big House
This term was used to describe someone getting excited.
"Don't ____ ____ ___, it's just a a new gaming setup."
Hint: some people wear it on their head
Blow your wig
Term meaning to stay out of my affairs, or stop being nosy
"Mind your own _____"
(Hint: honey)
beeswax
A term to call someone cool, great, or special
(Hint: related to a pet)
Cat's Pajama
It was a slang word used by many flappers to call someone cute. Used to point out "interesting" guys.
a policeman who is very diligent in enforcing the law.
Hint: That coat is very ____. It's so warm
Fuzz/fuzzy
This term refers to someone who was left behind by his group (gang members) in the middle of a robbery.
Hint:
4 word
1. leave behind
2. to grip
4. item you put your stuff in
Left holding the bag
Specifically refers to someone who carries all the stolen good and was left behind by the group.
To meet up with someone you don't know
(Hint: romantically)
Blind date
A slang used to call a flapper cute/pretty
(Hint: intelligent)
Smarty
Term used to describe a handcuff.
Hint: In modern day we use this term as an object to fix our teeth.
Bracelets
This term describes a person who is a fan of swing music of that time.
Hint: animal (there are two answers)
pig
Cat/Alligator
Ask someone to leave or get out
(Hint: egg)
Scram
Flappers who cuts classes and are only seen during the night.
Hint: Night animal
Owl
A slang term for a hit man.
Hint: Make sure to ____ your pants"
Button man