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   What is a 'petting pantry' in 1920s slang?

   • “Petting pantry”: A slightly more risqué term for movie theaters, known for being places where couples would get cozy. In social circles, 1920s slang was almost like a declaration of one’s identity and a way to connect with like-minded individuals.

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   What was slang like in the 1920s?

   • This quick jaunt through 1920s slang will introduce you to words that are as lively and enigmatic as the decade itself. Similar to words like "awesome" and "great," the 1920s had several slang terms that you were almost guaranteed to hear on a daily basis.

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   Did 'necking' replace 'petting' as a standard slang term in the 1920s?

   • This last-cited reference from 1925 may be the source of Dalzell's information that "necking" replaced "petting" as a standard slang term during the 1920s, though where Dalzell got the idea that it was confined to kissing I have no idea. Robert Chapman, New Dictionary of American Slang (1986) has this amusing entry for petting:

   etymology | How did the words "petting" and "necking" come to mean

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   What does petting mean in slang?

   • The sense of ' petting ' meaning "to stroke" is first found 1818. Slang sense of "kiss and caress" is from 1920 (implied in petting, in F. Scott Fitzgerald). The common-sense trajectory seems to be the use of the word in relation to domestic animals, then children, then adults affectionately, then romantically. See 'petting parties' here.

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3. www.yourdictionary.com › articles › 1920s-slangComeback-Worthy 1920s Slang That Only Rag-a-Muffins Won't ...

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   Feb 9, 2024 · What 1920s slang is so good, it deserves a comeback? Learn some of the best slang words and phrases from the '20s with this extensive list of examples.

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4. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 157818How did the words "petting" and "necking" come to mean ...

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   Slang sense of "kiss and caress" is from 1920 (implied in petting, in F. Scott Fitzgerald). The common-sense trajectory seems to be the use of the word in relation to domestic animals, then children, then adults affectionately, then romantically. See 'petting parties' here.

5. www.wokewaves.com › posts › 1920s-slang-guideUncover 1920s Slang: The Lively Language of the Jazz Age

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   Jul 20, 2024 · Explore the vibrant slang of the 1920s, a decade of exuberance, innovation, and change. This guide delves into 15 iconic slang terms from the Roaring Twenties, capturing the lively spirit and cultural dynamism of the Jazz Age.

6. glamourdaze.com › 2011 › 04A to Z 1920’s Slang Guide for Flappers - Glamour Daze

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   Apr 15, 2011 · The Concise A to Z guide to 1920’s slang for flappers. Ella Hartung recorded this dictionary of 1920’s slang words for the Flapper in 1922. Absent Treatment- Dancing with bashful partner. Anchor- Box of flowers.

7. www.vintag.es › 2017 › 01Talk the 1920s Talk: The A to Z Flapper Slang Guide

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   Jan 12, 2017 · Along with these new trends and social statements, these flapper girls invented their own slang, some of which still makes an appearance in our vocabulary today. Some of it is indicative of these women's growing liberation: "handcuff" was a slang term for engagement ring, "hush money" was allowance from a father, and "dropping the pilot" meant ...

8. clickamericana.com › topics › culture-and-lifestyleFlapper slang dictionary: 120 words to help you talk like ...

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   Mar 20, 2021 · If you don’t know your Dingledangler from your Kluck from your Zoozer, you’ll want to know this flapper slang from the 1920s. More that 100 words of flapper slang are here for you — a little dictionary so you can know the lingo for your next Roaring Twenties or Great Gatsby-themed party!

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   Feb 5, 2024 · “Petting pantry”: A slightly more risqué term for movie theaters, known for being places where couples would get cozy. In social circles, 1920s slang was almost like a declaration of one’s identity and a way to connect with like-minded individuals.