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Popular slang terms from the Roaring Twenties

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Popular slang terms from the Roaring Twenties
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Isabela Neves
21/09/2024 13:00 ‧ 8 months ago | StarsInsider

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Words come in and out of fashion, and the slang we use today will probably be on the verge of extinction 100 years from now. The same can be said about slang terms used in the 1920s. An era best known for its bustling nightlife scene and significant contributions to the arts and culture, the Roaring Twenties signaled a dazzling post-war period. And the common slang terms then were completely different from what we hear today, and often pretty funny!

From "handcuff" to "zozzled," click on for 1920's slang terms that will liven up your conversations in the 2020s.

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