charlie

Any fellow with a moustache. After the moving picture actor Charlie Chaplin.

Look at the charlie.

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brooksey boy

A sharp dresser, male. Refers to the famous haberdashery firm of Brooks Brothers.

Al is a regualr brooksey boy.

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book legger

1920's, A man who deals in suppressed novels, one who deals in salacious books. Derived from boot legger.

I'm looking for a copy of ULYSSES. Who is your book legger?

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cake eater

A habitual bun duster. One who dines out but is remiss in repaying his or her social obligations.

I will not have that cake eater to dinner again.

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beasel hound

A girl-chaser. A wolf.

Stay away from Barney, girls. That gink is nothing but a beasel hound.

ankle excursion

When a girl has to walk home from an automobile ride.

Well, Henry, I guess I got too fresh for Mabel last night. I wanted to pet, and she took an ankle excursion.

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boiler factory

1920's An undesirable boy or girl, and ugly or unattractive person.

I would never go to the dance with Harry. Would you want to be seen with that boiler factory?

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