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The Founders' GALA
Just For Fun
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All Wet: Wrong or mistaken.
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Applesauce: Nonsense:Â an exclamation of disbelief.
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Bee's Knees/Cat's Meow/Berries: Something excellent or the best.
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Big Cheese/Shot: An important person, the boss.
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Balled Up: Confused or messed up.
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Blow: To leave:Â to have a wild party.
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A Boon: This word was used to mean a favor or a very helpful gift. A generous act itself
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Bull Session: An informal talk among men, often about exploits.
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Cat's Pajamas: Something wonderful, same as the Cat's Meow.
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Cheaters: Eyeglasses.
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Darb: Something or Someone excellent.
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Dumb Dora: A stupid girl or woman.
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Fall Guy: A scapegoat, someone framed.
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A Feather in (One's) Cap: This phrase was used to signify a significant achievementor honor.
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Flat Tire: A dull or disappointing date or person.
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Gams: A woman's legs.
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Giggle Water: Alcoholic drinks.
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Hip to the Jive: Cool or trendy; related to the music's vibe.
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Hotsy-Totsy: Pleasing, just right.
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Jalopy: An old, run-down car.
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​Joint: A club or establishment, often illegal.
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Keen: Attractive, appealing.
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Kudos: While a common word today, it was in use in the 1920s and means praise and honor received for an achievement.
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Moll: A gangster's girlfriend.
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On the Level: Honest, legitimate.
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Pinch: To arrest someone.
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Putting on the Ritz: Dressing stylishly and elaborately.
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Ritzy: Elegant, fancy, upscale.
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Scram: Get lost, beat it.
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Shoot the Breeze: To chat idly.
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Snitch: An informant, someone who tells on others.
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Speakeasy: An illegal bar during Prohibition.
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Spiffy: Looking sharp or stylish
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