Amy's Old School Tips Slang the 1940's

Are you a hip cat (cool person) ? Have you ever snapped your cap (got angry?) Or is this all above your pay grade (don't ask me)? Well I am your eager beaver (enthusiastic helper) today and am going to take you on a little tour of slang through the decades, starting in the 1940's! See if any of this slang is familiar to you or  if it is all just gobbledygook (double talk)!

Hi sugar, are you rationed?

Meaning: Are you going steady?

BUTTON UP  Black Dress with Giant Red Buttons

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

Vintage Recipe Book, 1940s Wartime Meat 
By: Annes Accumulations 

Take a Powder

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

9 Piece Hemco for United Air Lines By: Tiddley Wink

What is your favorite slang from the 1940's? 

Take a look at all of the  Vintage Market Teams offerings from the 40's! 

Until next time, when I cover the 1950's, I am going to take a powder! Amy