book legger

1920's, A man who deals in suppressed novels, one who deals in salacious books. Derived from boot legger.

I'm looking for a copy of ULYSSES. Who is your book legger?

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

bun duster

A piker who frequents teas, dinners ans other entertainments but makes no attempts to repay his social obligations.

We have had Cecil to tea six times this season, and that bun duster has yet to reciprocate.

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

bees knees

Peachy, very nice, the berries, excellent, fine, beautiful, very good.

That jazz band is the bees knees

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

cow boy

Jazz age salng for a young fellow who doesn't pay much attention to the girls.

Give up, Myrtle. You'll never get a date with that cow boy.

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

boffos

1920's, Dollars, berries, or jack, money, particularly pieces of currency.

Hand over the boffos, Al, I need to get to the bank before it closes.

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

beasel

Like a flapper, but slightly more advanced. A young girl who is not inclined to get out and walk. A girl who is shyly open to advances.

Catch a peep at that little beasel. I'd bet that she hasn't any bunions!

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006