bob proczko's definitions

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

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

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

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

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

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