30s gangster slang

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Since I'm about to post a stroy feature 30s gangster slang I figured I should also make a post with the meaning of the words here.

 

Twit = Fool or Idiot

Giving lead poisoning = shooting a gun at someone

Abercrombie = A know it all

Cave = A house or apartment

Coppers = Policeman

Dollface = Name for a woman when a man is pleading his case or apologising

Wingding = Dance or Party

Dame = woman

Togged to the Bricks

Dead hoofer = Someone who’s a bad dance

Kitten = woman

Make tracks = Leave in a hurry

The Kiss off = The final goodbye as in death or exile

Romp = Dance or Party

Wacky = Crazy

Juicy = Enjoyable