# 1930s Slang on The No Agenda Show 1930s Slang comes up in 6 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2018 to December 2019. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** April 2018 – December 2019 - **Related topics:** [1930s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1930s.md), [Slang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slang.md), [Boob Tube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boob-tube.md), [Cabbage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cabbage.md), [Etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md), [History](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/history.md), [Language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/language.md), [Linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [Vocabulary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vocabulary.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### 1930s Slang and The Dirty Thirty - **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-26 - **Time:** 33:28–39:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/1930s-slang-and-the-dirty-thirty.md A segment titled "The Dirty Thirty" explores slang terms from the 1930s. Terms discussed include "Roscoe" and "Gat" for guns, "Blower" for a telephone, "Big Apple" for a city, and "Cinder Dick" for a railroad detective. The hosts discuss the etymology and potential for bringing these phrases back into modern usage. Keywords: [1930s slang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1930s-slang.md), roscoe, gat, big apple, [language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/language.md), [history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/history.md) ### More 1930s Slang, Chicago Overcoat and Typewriter - **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-26 - **Time:** 1:30:39–1:35:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/more-1930s-slang-chicago-overcoat-and-typewriter.md The "Dirty Thirty" slang segment continues with terms like "Chicago Overcoat" (a coffin) and "Chicago Typewriter" (a Thompson submachine gun). Other terms discussed include "Cinder Dick" (railroad detective), "Dog Soup" (water), and "Cement Mixer" (a bad dancer). Keywords: chicago overcoat, chicago typewriter, thompson submachine gun, [slang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slang.md), [1930s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1930s.md) ### Dirty 30s Slang and Cinder Dick - **Episode:** [1031: Dog Dazer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-07 - **Time:** 1:28:20–1:33:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer/chapter/dirty-30s-slang-and-cinder-dick.md The "Dirty 30s" segment explores slang terms from the 1930s, including "Chicago overcoat" (coffin), "Chicago typewriter" (Thompson submachine gun), and "Cinder Dick" (railroad detective). Other terms discussed include "clip joint" and "crust" (to insult). The hosts also touch on the 1970s term "boob tube" for television. Keywords: [1930s slang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1930s-slang.md), chicago typewriter, cinder dick, clip joint, [boob tube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boob-tube.md) ### "Dirty Thirties" Slang: Butter and Egg Man - **Episode:** [1029: Batteries Not Included](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-29 - **Time:** 1:56:29–2:00:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included/chapter/dirty-thirties-slang-butter-and-egg-man.md A segment on 1930s slang terms defines "Butter and Egg Man" as a man with a large bankroll and "Cabbage" as cash. Other terms explored include "Canary" (female vocalist), "Buzzer" (police badge), and "Sweet Patootie" (an attractive woman). The hosts express a desire to bring back these vintage phrases into modern conversation. Keywords: [1930s slang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1930s-slang.md), butter and egg man, sweet patootie, [cabbage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cabbage.md), canary ### 1930s Slang and Linguistic Trivia - **Episode:** [1028: Roscoe!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1028-roscoe.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-26 - **Time:** 2:31:54–2:37:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1028-roscoe/chapter/1930s-slang-and-linguistic-trivia.md A game involving 1930s-era slang terms explores the meanings of words like "Roscoe" (gun), "Blower" (phone), and "Brody" (a mistake or failure). The hosts discuss the etymology of "Gat" from the Gatling gun and the origins of "The Big Apple" for New York City. The segment aims to bring colorful historical language back into modern usage. Keywords: [1930s slang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1930s-slang.md), [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), roscoe, gat, [etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md) ### 1930s Slang, Abercrombie Definition, Dirty 30s Vocabulary - **Episode:** [1027: Folding Pre-school](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-22 - **Time:** 2:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school/chapter/1930s-slang-abercrombie-definition-dirty-30s-vocabulary.md The hosts open the program by discussing a list of 1930s slang terms known as the Dirty 30s. They define the term Abercrombie as a know-it-all and review other vintage phrases like absinia and keen. 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