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83 Old Slang Phrases We Should Bring Back

History is full of fun, fascinating old school slang terms that are well overdue for a comeback.

Have these terms on hand the next time you toot.

30 Different Ways to Say "Fart"

Over the course of history, the human race has come up with many delightfully creative ways to describe the act of breaking wind.

20 Sayings Only a Scot Would Understand

English might be Scotland’s official language, but the country also has distinct dialects and regional nuances. And understanding Scottish slang? That’s a whole other ballgame.

Quisby is just one insult from this list that you might want to start using.

43 Old English Insults

Next time you need to win an argument, try dropping one of these old-fashioned English insults.

Use these delicious food words during your next feast.

23 Delicious Words and Phrases For Anyone Who Loves Their Food

Expand your vocabulary, as well as your Yule-hole, with these delectable words suitable for true gourmands.

Let's make moves and go to the National Aquarium!

17 Baltimore Slang Terms You Should Know

Charm City’s namesake charm could partially be due to the locals’ broad vocabulary of slang. Here are some terms you should know if you ever plan on visiting.

Get ready to step into the squared circle.

31 Pro Wrestling Slang Terms You Should Know

You don’t need to be a smark to appreciate these pro wrestling slang terms (but it might help).

'Clatterfart' and 'twattle-basket' are way more entertaining than 'chatterbox.'

15 Words for Gossips and Chatterboxes

We all know someone who never seems to stop talking. They’re a yammerer, a babbler, a chatterbox—but they’re also a blatherskite, a clatterfart, and a twattle-basket.

Just a couple of friends getting peloothered circa 1915.

20 Chucklesome Slang Terms From the 1910s

Nothing makes you feel more like a flivver than getting too peloothered and waking up with the woofits.

The next time you go to Ireland, you’ll know what they mean when they say “craic.”

31 Irish Slang Terms You Should Know

Do you know your 'craic' from your 'cat'? If you read this wee list, no one will be able to slag you.

There are some good ones—we pinkie promise.

Air Fryers and Porch Pirates: Here Are 20 of the Oxford English Dictionary’s Nearly 700 New Entries

The dictionary’s new words range from acronyms like ‘CODA’ to slang like ‘sh**housery.”

Use these slang terms the next time you visit Cleveland.

21 Cleveland Slang Terms You Should Know

Memorize these terms so you can sound like a native.

You'll want to know these bodacious slang terms.

1980s Slang: 27 Totally Tubular Terms

The ‘80s were a time of superlatives: Hair was big; fashion was loud; even the slang was outrageous … or should we say, bodacious?

Have you ever ridden one of Pittsburgh’s inclines?

22 Pittsburgh Slang Terms You Should Know

Pittsburgh residents may seem like they speak a different language. And in a way, they do: Residents call their distinct dialect Pittsburghese. Here are some slang terms to know so you don’t look too much like a tourist.

Keep these smart synonyms in mind for your next conversation.

25 Smart Synonyms You Should Be Using

Use these synonyms to reboot your vocabulary.

Any time you eat cereal out of a bowl this big, it's goblin mode.

What Is 'Goblin Mode'? Oxford’s Public-Voted Word of the Year Is All About Embracing Your Worst Self

How many people were in goblin mode when they voted for 'goblin mode'?

What Exactly Is a ‘Real Doozy’?

It’s delightfully old-timey slang we still use today. But does it have anything to do with the Duesenberg cars of the 1920s?

The etymological origins of the word 'daisy' are truly delightful.

The Unexpectedly Delightful Origins of 15 Common Words

Even some of the most mundane words can have delightful back stories.

32 Forgotten Weather Words

Whether you're enjoying a bout of sunshine, enduring a sudden downpour, or suffering through a drought, the obscure corners of English have the word for you.

11 Tasty Regional Thanksgiving Food Words

Go with 'goozlum' instead of 'gravy' this Thanksgiving.

Can You Spot All 12 Old-Timey Terms in Our Thanksgiving Word Search?

‘Jipper’ is hidden somewhere in this letter grid—and you’ll probably find some at Thanksgiving dinner, too.

Don't call her a singer—call her a canary.

32 Legit Words from the ‘Hepcats Jive Talk Dictionary’

Some of these swellelegant slang terms are still around—and some of them have fallen out of fashion.

13 St. Louis Slang Terms You Should Know

From purposeful mispronunciations and secret shorthand to one very oddball question, these are the slang terms you should know before setting foot in the STL.

This person has as many faces as a churchyard clock!

15 Old Words for the Duplicitous That We Should Bring Back

Consider reviving these words the next time you encounter anyone twistical.

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