Flapper Talk: Grummy

Today's flapper word is GRUMMY! This ones is easy to say, mostly cause it sounds like other words you use everyday, like crummy or grumpy. So it shouldn't be too terribly hard to incorporate into everyday lingo. I really like this one too cause you can use it and people will totally think you're saying something else and then later on when they're thinking about it they will be like wait...did she say grummy? why yes, yes I did. I think this might be one of my new favorite words. Although haven't tried it out much so its too soon to tell if it'll stick or not. On another side note, I found these really awesome vintage make-up guides! I was just going to go and buy it, but then realized that I don't really wear make-up. I guess it could still be cool to read about it and see the fun beauty tips! 

GRUMMY= In the dumps or blue

Example= I'm feeling pretty grummy. 

-Mint~Tea

Flapper Talk: Lemon Squeezer

I haven't done a flapper talk post in ages! Mostly because I was finding it more and more difficult to incorporate them in to my everyday lingo. A lot of them just didn't fit the context and I was confusing people. Which don't get me wrong, is awfully fun to do. So, today's word is lemon squeezer. Which is another way to say elevator. I'm not sure why or how this one came about. As far as I can tell elevators have nothing to do with lemons or squeezing. But it is awfully fun to say! When I first read it I thought it was going to more of an insulting word. Like, you lemon squeezer! Which I might use it in that context anyways. Just because it sound funny! Isn't it just a intriguing era! That would be fun for just one day to fully commit to dressing and acting like a flapper girl! Although I'd probably get some really odd looks.

LEMON SQUEEZER= an elevator

Example= She's stuck in the lemon squeezer. 

(Yeah, I know bad example. I can't think of the correct way to use this one though.)

-Mint~Tea

Bonus video! (Is it just me or does that girl start to just look crazy near the end?)

Flapper Talk: Flunky

Phew! Haven't posted a new word in a while. But I'm excited to say that I'm very successfully incorporating my flapper talk into everyday lingo. Today's word is FLUNKY, which means funny, odd, particular or different. I'm guessing this one is mostly used as an insult. But maybe not, I guess it could be used just to describe something. I'll have to use it in a negative context and also in a positive one so I can see which one fits better. This one doesn't roll off the tongue like kippy does. I wonder if more people will notice when I toss it in. Seems like a word that would stand out. It's an awkward one isn't it. 

FLUNKY= funny/odd/particular/different

Example: That guy is so flunky when he tells stories. OR

You should go fix your hair is looking flunky. 

-Remi

Flapper Talk: Bean Picker

This weeks word is bean picker! I'm not sure why but just saying it makes me smile. This one means a person who patches up troubles or picks up spilled beans. I'm thinking this one should be pretty easy to incorporate. Mostly cause my family..er...sisters spill the beans a lot. Girls like to gossip we can't help it. But I am pretty good at keeping secrets, just saying. So if at any time you'd like to tell me your secrets go ahead. Also, I love secrets. I know, nothing ever good comes from it, but i think that's why I like them so much. Wow, I'm getting off topic. Any who, this weeks challenge is using bean picker in a conversation. I think everyone is a bit of a bean picker at one point or another. So it shouldn't be too difficult. 

BEAN PICKER= One who patches up troubles or picks up spilled beans. 

Example: That dapper is a bean picker, he'll know what to do. 

-Mint~Tea

Bonus! I can not rant enough about how much I love The Lumineers. Their song Flapper Girl seemed to fit my obsession with flapper talk oh so well. This song is just the monkeys eyebrows. 

Flapper Talk: Corn Shredder

Hey there. Today's flapper word is corn shredder. Now, this one is a little awkward isn't it. It means a young man that dances on a girl's feet. I think its supposed to be an insult. I"m not sure. But it made me chuckle so I had to dedicate a day to it. I'm not sure what kinda context to use it in. I don't normally have conversations with people about dancing or how people are dancing. So this one is going to be a challenge to try and use in everyday conversation. I think i'm going to just throw it in randomly even if it's out of context just to see if anyone catches it. You'd be surprised how much people don't hear when you talk. I only know because it happens when I'm talking to people I don't really listen to every word they are saying. (Yeah, I know. I'm working on my listening skills) 

Happy Wednesday! Don't forget to use your flapper talk!

CORN SHREDDER= a young man that dances on a girl's feet

Example: That flap has got herself a corn shredder on her hands. 

-Mint~Tea

Flapper Talk: Kippy

Today's flapper word is kippy. It has almost the same meaning as bee's knees and is almost as much fun to say. I think I have successfully incorporated bee's knees into my everyday vocabulary. I've a feeling kippy is going to be a bit more difficult. Also, I'm not 100% sure I've been using it in the correct context. But it's not going to stop me now! I've also stumbled upon THESE tips on how to be a flapper girl. I don't think I'm ready to fully commit to being a flapper girl. But who knows, after I spiffy up my vocabulary maybe dressing the part won't make it seem so odd. 

KIPPY= Nice or neat

Example= That new girl is pretty kippy. 

-Mint~Tea

Flapper Talk: Bee's Knees

I was talking to a friend the other day about some new CD releases. I told him,"that new song is the bee's knees." He had no clue what I was talking about. Now, I know I use lots of odd words that people don't these days but I thought everyone knew that one. I wasn't sure how to explain it. We all know that it means something good, but I wanted to explain where it came from. So, after some searching on the interweb I came up empty handed. BUT, I did find out a lot more words that I haven't been using. I was also reading about a flapper magazine that was released in the 1920's. You can read about it HERE. My goal now is to learn as many flapper words as I can and use them through out the day. Today's word is bee's knees. 

BEE'S KNEES= Anything good. 

Example: That song is the bee's knees. 

-Mint~Tea