someone who has a weak character and does not express any forceful opinions: Come on Tom, don’t be such a wet! [ C ] UK disapproving.
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What does wet boy mean?
A contractor assassin
wet boy (plural wet boys) (idiomatic, US, slang) A contractor assassin or hit man.
What is the wet slang for?
“Wet,” a street name for liquid PCP, can be applied to a marijuana cigarette and then smoked. (
What does I’m all wet mean?
Completely wrong, mistaken
Completely wrong, mistaken, as in If you think you can beat the system and win at roulette, you’re all wet. The original allusion in this expression is unclear, that is, how moisture or dampness is related to wrongness. [ Slang; first half of 1900s]
What does all wet mean in the 20s?
Slang of the 1920’s
Many of these are still used today! Ab-so-lute-ly – affirmative. All Wet – describes an erroneous idea or individual, as in, “he’s all wet.” And How – I strongly agree! Applesauce- an expletive same as horsefeathers, As in “Ah applesauce!”
What does you are the bee’s knees mean?
a highly admired person
Definition of bee’s knees
: a highly admired person or thing : cat’s meow.
What does fly boy mean in 1920s?
Fly Boy: A glamorous term for an aviator.
What is a two bit lady?
You use two-bit to describe someone or something that you have no respect for or that you think is inferior.
What are some gangster words?
Some of the most popular ganger slang words of the 20s included:
- bean shooter – a gun.
- beef – a problem or complaint.
- blow one down – to kill someone.
- bop – to kill.
- bruno – an enforcer; gangster tough guy.
- bump – to kill.
- button man – a hit man; killer for hire.
- can opener – safecracker.
What does it mean to call a woman a rag?
noun. Rag is defined as to tease, joke with or nag. An example of rag is calling someone by a nickname they don’t like. An example of rag is a husband always telling his wife to “hurry up.”
Who is the big cheese?
The big cheese is the person who holds the most power in any situation. If you overhear someone at work describe you as “the big cheese,” it means that he thinks of you as the most important person in the office. You might also call someone important the head honcho or the top dog.
What is the meaning of bumped off?
to kill a person
What does having a butcher mean?
to look at something
Definition of have/take a butcher’s
British, informal. : to look at something This may be what we need. Have a butcher’s.
What does Apple Sauce mean in slang?
Nonsense; foolishness
Applesauce definition
(slang) Nonsense; foolishness.
What does mind your potatoes mean?
Mind your own business
Mind your potatoes: Mind your own business, beeswax, and the like. Jake: Just fine or just ducky; copacetic.
What does banana oil mean in 1920s slang?
nonsense, insincere flattery
Banana oil- nonsense, insincere flattery.
How much was a bit in the 1800’s?
In the US, the bit is equal to 12+1/2¢. In the U.S., the “bit” as a designation for money dates from the colonial period, when the most common unit of currency used was the Spanish dollar, also known as “piece of eight”, which was worth 8 Spanish silver reales. $ 1/8 or 1 silver real was 1 “bit”.
What does Two-Bit hooker mean?
The pattern is one by Charlie Craven, known as the “Two Bit Hooker” nymph. It’s a heavy pattern that utilizes two tungsten beads, meaning it gets to the bottom quickly. This fly represent mayfly nymphs, and is a great one to tie and have in fly boxes. The fly features a W501BL hook from Allen Fly Fishing.
What does 2bit mean?
What does two-bit mean? Two-bit means inferior, cheap, worthless, or insignificant. The term is perhaps most commonly used to negatively describe a person considered to be a small-time hack—someone who’s not good at what they do due to having a very low level of talent or skill.
What is a female gangster called?
gun moll
A gun moll or gangster moll or gangster’s moll is the female companion of a male professional criminal.
What are P’s in top boy?
P’s/Pees. Meaning: Quite simply “p’s” or “pees” is another word for money or cash. Sentence use: “We’re going to make a lot of P’s when we sell this.”