Tag

#romance

8 words tagged “romance”

Khaki Wacky
adjective

Boy-crazy for men in uniform — the 1940s term for a girl smitten with soldiers.

#1940s#wartime#swing#vintage
Dear John
noun

The breakup letter every soldier dreaded — the homefront sweetheart calling it off while he's away.

#1940s#wartime#swing#vintage
The Bank's Closed
phrase

Flapper brush-off meaning no more kissing or canoodling tonight, fella.

#1920s#flapper#jazz-age#prohibition
Knock Me A Kiss
phrase

A playful jive way to say 'give me a kiss.'

#harlemese#jive#1930s#harlem-renaissance
Cash Or Check
phrase

A flapper's flirty question: do you want to kiss me now or later?

#1920s#flapper#jazz-age#prohibition
Passion Pit 18+
noun

Mature content — open to view.

#1950s#greaser#rockabilly#vintage
Back Seat Bingo 18+
noun

Mature content — open to view.

#1950s#greaser#rockabilly#vintage
Carry A Torch
phrase

To pine for someone who doesn't love you back, your flame still burning alone.

#1920s#flapper#jazz-age#vintage