1850-60's Slang
An "ankle biter" is slang for what?
Child/Children
During the 20's the phrase "Juice Joint" was slang for what?
Bar/Speakeasy
The 1890's phrase "Chew the fat" is slang for what?
Converse/Talk over with
The prefix "Anti-" would mean what?
Example: Antidote
Against something
Against poison
The suffix "-able" means what
Example: Capable
The ability to do something
Stop Talking/Shut up
What does the term "Glad Rags" refer to
Date Night Clothes
This 1890's phrase was used to describe an attractive individual
Knockout
The prefix "Post-" means what
Example: Postseason
After
After the season
The suffix "-esque" means what?
Example: Picturesque
Reminiscent of, or in likeness of, similar to
This 1850's term is still in use today used for someone who tattles
Nark
If you were refer to as a "Blue Nose" what might they be calling you?
A downer; Pessimist, Negative
This 1890's phrase is still used by angry parents today warning their kids to proceed with caution!
You're on Thin Ice
What does the prefix "mal-" mean
Example: Malnutrition
Bad
Bad nutrition
The suffix "-ette" means what?
Example: Kitchenette
A smaller version of something
What does the term "Flummox" mean. In today's world you may see a Flummox Compilation on youtube.
Fail
If someone called you "off the cob" today they would call you what?
Corny, Full of dad jokes
This 1900's term has recently seen an increase in use describing fine jewelry typically diamonds.
Ice
What does the prefix "mis-" mean
Example: Misinformed
Wrong
Wrong information
The suffix "-dom" means what
Examples: Freedom, Kingdom
A place or state of being
This 1850's term is used in place of saying skipping class.
Playing Hooky
Maybe your grandma gave you a "Sawbuck" for your birthday
$10
This 1900's phrase is something no date wants to have happen to them but probably has.
Stood up
The prefix "Tri-" means what
Example: Triangle
3
Three angled
The suffix "-less" means
Example: Winless
Without something