bob proczko's definitions

brooksey boy

A sharp dresser, male. Refers to the famous haberdashery firm of Brooks Brothers.

Al is a regualr brooksey boy.

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

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

cake eater

A habitual bun duster. One who dines out but is remiss in repaying his or her social obligations.

I will not have that cake eater to dinner again.

by Bob Proczko October 16, 2006

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

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

Apple-knocker

A hay shaker, hick, or gobby from the country. A country cousin, an unlettered rube.

Get a load of that apple-knocker trying to mail a letter in the fire alarm box!

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