Language

There was quite a bit of slang terms in the 1940s. here is a list of some common slang and its definition.

All Wet: An incorrect idea
Applesauce: Equivalent to "dang"
Cat's Meow: Something really cool
Darb: An excellent person or thing
Fall Guy: Victim of a framing
Hard Boiled: A tough, strong guy
Horsefeathers: Same as "applesauce"
Jalopy: An old car
Pinch: To arrest
Pushover: A gullible person
Swell: Wonderful

I hope you enjoyed learning about language in the 1940s!