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What Does That Mean? Slang in 1900.
Turn of the Century Slang
Hooligan - A rowdy person who misbehaves. (1896)
Jazz - American musical style (1916)
Gadget - Small mechanical object (1886)
Good Egg - A pleasant person (1900)
Hillbilly - An independent person living in the mountains (1900)
Heavens to Betsy - Expression used when you are surprised. (1916)
Hot Dog - Someone who shows off. (1900)
Katie Bar the Door - Means “watch out” (1902)
Muckracker - A journalist who uncovers unpleasant facts. (1902)
Suffragettes - Women seeking the right to vote. (1906)
Traffic is at a standstill. - Traffic Jam (1905)
Bats in one's belfry - Someone with odd behavior (1900)
Keep your shirt on. - Keep calm. (1896)
Long time no see. - What you say to someone you have not seen in a long time. (1900)
Gigglemug - Someone who is always smiling. (1903)
How's tricks? - How are things? (1915)