How well do you know 1920s slang?

What does the following 1920s expression mean today: "Sinker"

• donut

• coffee

• a meatball

• apple pie

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the following 1920s expression mean today: "Big Cheese"

• an important car

• an important pet

• an important person

• an important book

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the following 1920s expression mean today: "Joe"

• a nice guy

• coffee

• a horse

• a turtle

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the following 1920s expression mean today: 'Atta Girl/Boy

• hello!

• bye!

• way to go!

• sorry!

What does the following 1920s expression mean today: "Horsefeathers"

• something goofy

• something serious

• something hot

• something cold

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the following 1920s expression mean today: "Meat Wagon"

• a mail truck

• a police car

• an ambulance

• a school bus

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the following 1920s expression mean today: "Spiffy"

• well-read

• well-dressed

• someone tall

• someone short

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the following 1920s expression mean today: "Rag-a-muffin"

• Someone dirty or disheveled

• Someone who loves muffins

• Someone clean

• Someone in a hurry

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the following 1920s expression mean today: "Ritzy"

• Fancy

• Plain

• Wet

• Dry

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the following 1920s expression mean today: "Upchuck"

• to throw a ball

• to lay down

• to throw up/ vomit

• to listen

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C