blouse

1920's, To leave quickly, to take the air.

Not another waltz! C'mon, Mabel, ler's blouse!

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

Barlow

A flapper, or spring chicken. A young, attractive girl.

Get a load of that little barlow on the corner, moe!

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

ankle excursion

When a girl has to walk home from an automobile ride.

Well, Henry, I guess I got too fresh for Mabel last night. I wanted to pet, and she took an ankle excursion.

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

boiler factory

1920's An undesirable boy or girl, and ugly or unattractive person.

I would never go to the dance with Harry. Would you want to be seen with that boiler factory?

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

barney

A scandal-walker, a young man who attempts to go too far with his dates. A lothario.

Eunice, keep away from that barney. If you don't let him pet he makes you get out and walk.

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

big hearted

Complementary adjective describing a young man who supplies cigarettes.

Be big hearted and butt me, whon't you?

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

cluck

A girl who is a clumsy dancer. Jazz age slang.

Where's Mabel? I gave that cluck the air. The band is hot tonight, and I want to have a little fun. Last dance my knees were practically black and blue.

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006