Alligator

(1930's) term used by black jazzmen, particularly in New Orleans, referring to white jazz musicians, jive people or jitterbugs.

- yo, alligator! Stop double talkin' jive and play it real jazzy!

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Apron

A woman; a wife; a bartender

Hey apron ! Bring me a shot of scotch and a cold beer chaser. I had a hard day at work today !!!

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A

That letter also means right, correct,yes.

- Hey yo man, Ain't I right?
- A! You're right,G !!!

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A

The same of yes,correct,right. Black slang - Afro-American talk.

it's an A, man! let's do it right now!

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Halfers

(1890-1900's) Southern Negro sharecroppers.

Slave to Halfers! Poor people, homey! They suffered n` all much.

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avenue tank

the double decker style public transportation bus on the New York City 5th Avenue route.

As the bus came to the stop, the man at the front of the queue took out his eye, threw it up in the air and caught it before getting on the avenue tank. An amazed conductor said, 'What on earth did you do that for?' 'I wanted to know if there was room on top,' replied the man.

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Back-door man

A married woman's lover, who is, incidentally, a legendary figure in blues numbers.

- Let's drink one for the road!

- No, I am late!

- No worries, man! Back-door man will be out when you arrive at home anyway.

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