Bob Proczko's definitions

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

charlie

Any fellow with a moustache. After the moving picture actor Charlie Chaplin.

Look at the charlie.

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

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

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

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