bob proczko's definitions

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

beasel hound

A girl-chaser. A wolf.

Stay away from Barney, girls. That gink is nothing but a beasel hound.

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

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

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

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

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