How do you talk like a 1920s gangster?

How do you talk like a 1920s gangster?

In the 1920s, gangsters like Jack McGurn – Al Capone’s main assassin and general of his troops – would begin many sentences with “Say.” For example: “Say, what’s the beef?” Or, “Say, I wasn’t anywhere near the place. See?” Say and see were like bookends to the street comment.

What are some gangster slang 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 do gangsters call their girlfriends?

A woman who’s the companion or conspirator to a gangster can be called a moll. One of the most famous molls was Bonnie Parker, of the criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde.

What are slang words for cool?

General

  • Dope – Cool or awesome.
  • GOAT – “Greatest of All Time”
  • Gucci – Good, cool, or going well.
  • Lit – Amazing, cool, or exciting.
  • OMG – An abbreviation for “Oh my gosh” or “Oh my God”
  • Salty – Bitter, angry, agitated.
  • Sic/Sick – Cool or sweet.
  • Snatched – Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new “on fleek”

What do gangsters call their friends?

Homie g: A combination of “homie” and “g” in the “gangsta” sense. Used to refer to a close friend. Usage: “Wassup ma homie g!”

What do Italian gangsters say?

Un/una saccente– a know it all or a smart ass. Omerta– This is the mafia’s vow of silence. You must take this vow to be in the mafia.

What is a gumare?

your gumare is your mistress. its italian american slang, the one guy was kind of right though, it does originate from “cumare” for godmother.

What is the female version of gangster?

moll Add to list Share. A woman who’s the companion or conspirator to a gangster can be called a moll.

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