29 definitions by bob proczko

darbs

1920's, A person with ready money, who can always be relied upon to pay the check.

Don't worry about the check, Myrtle, Al is darbs.

by bob proczko October 16, 2006

blaah

1920's, Apple sauce, nonsense, or anything that is no good.

The new jazz band on WNAX is blaah.

by bob proczko October 16, 2006

brush ape

An apple-knocker, a hay shaker, a hick, rube, country Jake, a gobby from the country.

Ezra Hoskins! What a brush ape!

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

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

barney-muggin

The business of making love, Necking and petting, canoodeling.

I took Mabel out last night for a little bit of barney-muggin.

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