Hi sugar, are you rationed?
Meaning: Are you going steady?
By: Fab Gabs
I’m going fishin’
Meaning: I’m looking for a date
Couple on a Beach Vintage Coney Island Photo
By: Hornets Nest Vintage
Armored heifer
Meaning: Canned Milk
Meaning: To Leave
Vintage Volupte Powder Compact with Three Crowns
By: MF Vintage
Stompers
Meaning: Shoes
Velvet Step Black Leather Pumps
By:TeaAtHomeWithOlivia
Active Duty
Meaning: Promiscuous man
Arms and the Girl 1945 by Marguerite Mooers Marshall
By: World Vintage Books
Hit the silk
Meaning: To bail out, use a parachute
What is your favorite slang from the 1940's?
Until next time, when I cover the 1950's, I am going to take a powder! Amy
Thanks for making me smile today--and thanks for featuring my book here!
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www.worldvintagebooks.etsy.com
Amy,
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Thanks for featuring my grandma's compact. This is hilarious, as I was born after the 1940s, and my husband was in the US Navy, "active duty" means something quite different to me.
Marie
http://MFvintage.etsy.com
Glad it brought some smiles!
ReplyDeleteLove this post! Thanks for including us. Hugs and kisses, Chaco and Olivia
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