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Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

This glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States is an alphabetical collection of colloquial expressions and their idiomatic meaning from the 1900s to the 1930s. This compilation highlights American slang from the 1920s and does not include foreign phrases. The glossary includes dated entries connected to bootlegging, criminal activities, drug usage, filmmaking, firearms, ethnic slurs, prison slang, sexuality, women's physical features, and sports metaphors. Some expressions are deemed inappropriate and offensive in today's context.

Background
Melodrama films captivate the audience by weaving narratives that evoke intense emotions. These films primarily focus on family dynamics, centering around characters who face adversity and exploring themes of duty and love. The melodramatic format portrays characters navigating their challenges with unwavering determination, selfless acts, and bravery. Movie critics and theater owners often use the certain expressions to describe the movies they are reviewing or showing. --> ==0-9== ==A== {{Poem quote| ==B== walking along railroad tracks after being put off a train. One is carrying a bindle ==C== {{Poem quote| {{Poem quote| {{Poem quote| {{Poem quote| {{Poem quote| {{Poem quote| ==D==
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Works cited
Books • • • • • • • • • • • • • Web Slang Dictionaries and PDFs • • • • Historical Dictionary of American Slang (this version) • Online Etymology Dictionary • • • • • • • Wiktionary – a free standard dictionary • {{cite web| url=https://center.uoregon.edu/NCTE/uploads/2014NCTEANNUAL/HANDOUTS/KEY_1991992/Slangofthe1920s.pdf • Websites • • • • • • • • ==Further reading==
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