Asked by stinkybooty
what's do the phrases berries, wurp, mazuma, don't take any woodaen nickels, noodle juice, phonus balonus,sniker,rhatz, Bert's, upstage,go chase yourself,dewdropper,gasper,mind your potatoes,bee's knees from the 1920's mean
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The phrases you've mentioned are indeed a fascinating peek into the slang of the 1920s! Here’s a breakdown of what each term generally means:
1. **Berries** - This term was used to mean something that is excellent or great. For example, "That party was the berries!"
2. **Wurp** - A lesser-known term, it might refer to a feeling of being confused or flustered, though specific definitions can vary.
3. **Mazuma** - This is slang for money, often associated with cash or currency.
4. **Don't take any wooden nickels** - An idiomatic expression advising someone to be careful and not be deceived or tricked.
5. **Noodle juice** - This phrase humorously refers to brainpower or intelligence, suggesting something like "using your head." Sometimes it can also mean a drink (like a cocktail).
6. **Phonus balonus** - This term means nonsense or deceit; it's akin to calling something a lie or foolish.
7. **Sniker** - A word for a quiet laugh or snicker, showing amusement or disbelief.
8. **Rhat z** - An expression used to show mild disappointment or annoyance, often used humorously.
9. **Bert's** - Refers to a person who is considered dull or boring, perhaps referring to someone who doesn’t trend with the times.
10. **Upstage** - To draw attention away from someone else; it originally comes from theater lingo, meaning to steal the spotlight.
11. **Go chase yourself** - A dismissive phrase telling someone to leave or go away, often used when annoyed.
12. **Dewdropper** - A term for a lazy person who is not industrious and lives off the efforts of others; sometimes refers to a young man who hangs around and doesn't work.
13. **Gasper** - This was slang for a cigarette; it implies a casual, laid-back attitude, usually associated with smokers.
14. **Mind your potatoes** - A playful way to tell someone to mind their own business or take care of their own affairs.
15. **Bee's knees** - This phrase means something or someone is excellent or of high quality; very popular in the 1920s as a term of admiration.
These expressions reflect the vibrant and often playful language of the 1920s Era, which was filled with creativity and a spirit of rebellion, particularly in the context of the Jazz Age.
1. **Berries** - This term was used to mean something that is excellent or great. For example, "That party was the berries!"
2. **Wurp** - A lesser-known term, it might refer to a feeling of being confused or flustered, though specific definitions can vary.
3. **Mazuma** - This is slang for money, often associated with cash or currency.
4. **Don't take any wooden nickels** - An idiomatic expression advising someone to be careful and not be deceived or tricked.
5. **Noodle juice** - This phrase humorously refers to brainpower or intelligence, suggesting something like "using your head." Sometimes it can also mean a drink (like a cocktail).
6. **Phonus balonus** - This term means nonsense or deceit; it's akin to calling something a lie or foolish.
7. **Sniker** - A word for a quiet laugh or snicker, showing amusement or disbelief.
8. **Rhat z** - An expression used to show mild disappointment or annoyance, often used humorously.
9. **Bert's** - Refers to a person who is considered dull or boring, perhaps referring to someone who doesn’t trend with the times.
10. **Upstage** - To draw attention away from someone else; it originally comes from theater lingo, meaning to steal the spotlight.
11. **Go chase yourself** - A dismissive phrase telling someone to leave or go away, often used when annoyed.
12. **Dewdropper** - A term for a lazy person who is not industrious and lives off the efforts of others; sometimes refers to a young man who hangs around and doesn't work.
13. **Gasper** - This was slang for a cigarette; it implies a casual, laid-back attitude, usually associated with smokers.
14. **Mind your potatoes** - A playful way to tell someone to mind their own business or take care of their own affairs.
15. **Bee's knees** - This phrase means something or someone is excellent or of high quality; very popular in the 1920s as a term of admiration.
These expressions reflect the vibrant and often playful language of the 1920s Era, which was filled with creativity and a spirit of rebellion, particularly in the context of the Jazz Age.