Victorian Era (1837–1901)
To disappear or flee in haste, like a gentleman in trouble.
Leg it!
This means someone is attractive—on par with insect knees.
Bee's knees
Someone unfashionable or behind the times.
Square
This term means you’re out of touch or behind the times.
Fuddy-Duddy
This term for something excellent could send you to the doctor.
Sick
This form of mockery involves mimicking the original in an exaggerated way.
Roast
A fake flex or exaggerated claim.
Cap
This word described someone acting foolish, named after a popular dessert.
Duffer
This term means a fast car or someone going quickly.
Jalopy
A cool, laid-back dude.
Cat
Something unbelievable or excellent might be described as this wavy term.
Far-out
Someone who tries too hard or fakes it.
Poser
To leave a situation without drama, you do this.
Irish Exit
An outfit so stylish it could make you sweat.
Drip
A disreputable or shady man might be called this short term.
Cad
This underground bar became popular during Prohibition.
Speakeasy
A good-for-nothing man might be called this barnyard insult.
Turkey
A dismissive term for nonsense.
Hogwash
To hang out without a purpose.
A phrase used when telling an honest truth.
A high level of attraction or power, especially in flirting.
Rizz
A fashionable young man trying too hard to impress.
Dandy
Someone tough and no-nonsense might be called this.
Hard-boiled
This dance term also meant to mess around.
Cut a Rug
This phrase meant mind your own business.
None of your beeswax.
Someone smart but not cool.
Dweeb
To get emotionally overwhelmed or wrecked by something.
Shook
This two-word phrase means high praise or respect.
Slay Queen
This phrase referred to someone who acted crazy or irrationally.
Mad as a Hatter
This insult was used for a coward or weakling.
Pansy
If someone’s bragging, you might call this on them.
Malarky
Something excellent or exciting might be this 3-letter word.
Fab
To be totally exhausted or overwhelmed.
Wiped
If something is extremely funny, you might say you're doing this.
This Greek letter means something good... or bad? Who really knows?
Sigma