Slang cards

Slang cards [∞]

  Slang: Daddy-O
  Definition: A term of endearment or greeting, often for a male.
  Sentence: “Hey, Daddy-O, you ready to hit the road?”

  Slang: Ankle-biter
  Definition: A small child.
  Sentence: “I can’t concentrate with all these ankle-biters running around!”

  Slang: Cruisin’ for a bruisin’
  Definition: Looking for trouble.
  Sentence: “Watch your mouth, pal, or you’re cruisin’ for a bruisin’.”

  Slang: Bee's knees
  Definition: The best; outstanding.
  Sentence: “This milkshake is the bee’s knees!”

  Slang: Chrome dome
  Definition: A bald person.
  Sentence: “Old Mr. Johnson’s got a shiny chrome dome.”

  Slang: Made in the shade
  Definition: Guaranteed success or easy living.
  Sentence: “With that new job, you’re made in the shade.”

  Slang: Knuckle sandwich
  Definition: A punch.
  Sentence: “Say that again, and I’ll give you a knuckle sandwich!”

  Slang: Burn rubber
  Definition: To drive off quickly.
  Sentence: “Let’s burn rubber and get outta here!”

  Slang: Flat-out
  Definition: Completely or utterly.
  Sentence: “That car is flat-out amazing!”

  Slang: Wigged out
  Definition: Shocked or freaked out.
  Sentence: “She totally wigged out when she saw the surprise party.”

  Slang: Peepers
  Definition: Eyes.
  Sentence: “Get those peepers on this sweet ride!”

  Slang: Greaser
  Definition: A guy who slicks back his hair with grease.
  Sentence: “All the greasers hang out by the diner.”

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  Slang: Jive
  Definition: Talk that is exaggerated, insincere, or full of nonsense.
  Sentence: “Don’t give me that jive; tell me the truth!”

  Slang: Killer-diller
  Definition: Something or someone impressive or excellent.
  Sentence: “That jazz solo was a real killer-diller!”

  Slang: Aces
  Definition: Excellent or first-rate.
  Sentence: “That new swing band is just aces!”

  Slang: Big cheese
  Definition: The boss or someone important.
  Sentence: “The big cheese will be in town tomorrow for the meeting.”

  Slang: Cat’s meow
  Definition: Something wonderful or highly impressive.
  Sentence: “Your new hat is the cat’s meow!”

  Slang: Khaki wacky
  Definition: Someone who’s crazy about men in military uniforms.
  Sentence: “Ever since the USO dance, she’s been totally khaki wacky!”

  Slang: Dim bulb
  Definition: A dull or unintelligent person.
  Sentence: “Don’t expect her to figure it out; she’s a real dim bulb.”

  Slang: Snap your cap
  Definition: To lose your temper.
  Sentence: “Don’t snap your cap just because he borrowed your car.”

  Slang: Flip your wig
  Definition: To be very excited or angry.
  Sentence: “She flipped her wig when she saw the surprise!”

  Slang: Jeepers creepers
  Definition: An expression of surprise or amazement.
  Sentence: “Jeepers creepers, did you see the size of that pie?”

  Slang: Dropping a dime
  Definition: Making a phone call.
  Sentence: “I’ll drop a dime to let them know we’re on our way.”

  Slang: Eager beaver
  Definition: Someone enthusiastic and hardworking.
  Sentence: “He’s such an eager beaver, always finishing the job early.”

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  Scenario: You’re ordering a milkshake at the diner.

  Scenario: You just saw a hot rod race down the street.

  Scenario: A bunch of kids is playing hopscotch on the sidewalk.

  Scenario: You’re dancing to a rock ‘n’ roll record at a party.

  Scenario: Someone just made a snide comment about your outfit.

  Scenario: You’re fixing your car in the driveway.

  Scenario: You’re on the phone making plans for a Friday night date.

  Scenario: Someone stole your parking spot at the drive-in movie.

  Scenario: You’re describing the coolest person you’ve ever met.

  Scenario: A neighbor’s dog is barking up a storm in the yard.

  Scenario: You’re debating who has the fastest car in the neighborhood.

  Scenario: You just walked into the coolest diner you’ve ever seen.

  Scenario: You’re sitting in a jazz club listening to a swing band.

  Scenario: You’re at a USO dance with soldiers home on leave.

  Scenario: You just bought a brand-new pair of shoes on ration stamps.

  Scenario: A neighbor borrowed sugar from you for their wartime baking.

  Scenario: You’re describing the big city to a friend who’s never been there.

  Scenario: A telegram arrives with exciting news.

  Scenario: You’re at a diner trying to pick the best jukebox tune.

  Scenario: You’re writing a love letter to a soldier overseas.

  Scenario: Someone stole your spot in line at the corner store.

  Scenario: You’re helping a friend fix their ration card book.

  Scenario: You’re admiring the latest Hollywood movie star.

  Scenario: Your buddy just got a new job at the factory and can’t stop bragging.

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  Slang: Daddy-O
  Sentence: “Hey, Daddy-O, you ready to hit the road?”

  Slang: Ankle-biter
  Sentence: “I can’t concentrate with all these ankle-biters running around!”

  Slang: Cruisin’ for a bruisin’
  Sentence: “Watch your mouth, pal, or you’re cruisin’ for a bruisin’.”

  Slang: Bee's knees
  Sentence: “This milkshake is the bee’s knees!”

  Slang: Chrome dome
  Sentence: “Old Mr. Johnson’s got a shiny chrome dome.”

  Slang: Made in the shade
  Sentence: “With that new job, you’re made in the shade.”

  Slang: Knuckle sandwich
  Sentence: “Say that again, and I’ll give you a knuckle sandwich!”

  Slang: Burn rubber
  Sentence: “Let’s burn rubber and get outta here!”

  Slang: Flat-out
  Sentence: “That car is flat-out amazing!”

  Slang: Wigged out
  Sentence: “She totally wigged out when she saw the surprise party.”

  Slang: Peepers
  Sentence: “Get those peepers on this sweet ride!”

  Slang: Greaser
  Sentence: “All the greasers hang out by the diner.”

  Slang: Jive
  Sentence: “Don’t give me that jive; tell me the truth!”

  Slang: Killer-diller
  Sentence: “That jazz solo was a real killer-diller!”

  Slang: Aces
  Sentence: “That new swing band is just aces!”

  Slang: Big cheese
  Sentence: “The big cheese will be in town tomorrow for the meeting.”

  Slang: Cat’s meow
  Sentence: “Your new hat is the cat’s meow!”

  Slang: Khaki wacky
  Sentence: “Ever since the USO dance, she’s been totally khaki wacky!”

  Slang: Dim bulb
  Sentence: “Don’t expect her to figure it out; she’s a real dim bulb.”

  Slang: Snap your cap
  Sentence: “Don’t snap your cap just because he borrowed your car.”

  Slang: Flip your wig
  Sentence: “She flipped her wig when she saw the surprise!”

  Slang: Jeepers creepers
  Sentence: “Jeepers creepers, did you see the size of that pie?”

  Slang: Dropping a dime
  Sentence: “I’ll drop a dime to let them know we’re on our way.”

  Slang: Eager beaver
  Sentence: “He’s such an eager beaver, always finishing the job early.”