
I’m stepping in for one of my bloggers today in my Hearts on Lonely Mountain Tour.
I absolutely love slang! It’s fun, and each era has it’s own sound. Slang differs from region, country, and decade. I actually collect slang while I’m reading or watching something. It’s one of my favorite topics to research and dig into when switching eras in my writing. Here’s a peek at my notes on the slang from the 1930s:
And how!
Bum’s rush – being tossed out
Come clean – tell the truth
Have kittens – throw a fit
High hat – snob
Hooey – baloney
Hotdog! – Oh, boy!
Go chase yourself – scram
Fella
For crying out loud
Kisser – mouth
Level with me – be honest
Nifty
Sad Sack – depressed
Scram
A scream – hilarious
Sore – angry
Swell
What’s eating you?
You said it!
Secret Code #16: And it’s

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Tour Stops:
Aug. 31:
Becky @ Blossoms and Blessings: Review and Ivory’s Romantic Fiction Recommendations
Anne @ The Naptime Author: Review and Overview of the WPA
Sept. 1:
Amanda @ Amanda Tero Blog: Review and Character Interview: Curt Armstrong
Sept 2:
Nyla @ Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess: Review and More Horseback Librarian Reads
Julie @ Bizwings Blog: Review and Historical Note on the Horseback Librarians
Sept 3:
Tarissa @ In the Bookcase: Review and Common Great Depression Sandwiches
Sept 4:
Hannah: Nook of Grace: Review and Hearts on Lonely Mountain Inspiration Picture
Deana: Texas Book-aholic: Review and Ben’s Love Song to Ivory
Sept 5:
Kaitlyn: Maidens for Modesty: Review and My Inspiration for Ivory
Sept 6:
Debbie: Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations: Review and Ivory’s Children’s Book Recommendations
Sept 7:
Tara @ Tower in the Plains: Review and More Great Depression and Appalachian Reads
Jana @ Reviews from the Stacks: Review and Authentic Horseback Librarian Audio Clip
Sept 8:
Vicky @ Vicky Sluiter: Review and Character Interview: Gerrit Callon
Sept 9:
Connie @ Older and Smarter: Review and Interview with a REAL Mobile Librarian from Kentucky
Loretta @ Just Writing: Review and 1930’s Music
Sept 10:
A.M. Heath @ A.M. Heath Blog: 1930’s Slang
Abigail @ Read Review Rejoice: Review and Character Interview: Ivory Bledsoe
Sept 11:
Virginia: Bigreadersite: Review and Character Interview: Ben Thrasher
Karen: Karen Sue Hadley: Review and Common Great Depression Desserts
I love these! “Have kittens” is my favorite!
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Lol That one is a hoot.
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This post is “a scream”! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
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Lol You’re welcome! I’m glad you liked it.
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I must come clean—this was a swell post!
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LOL Love it! And thank you!
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Hotdog, thanks for a swell list! 😀
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Lol Thanks!
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