Our Mission
Preserve, explain, and make discoverable the slang of past eras so writers, students, linguists, and the simply curious can explore cultural history through language.
About Vintage Slang Dictionary
We celebrate how people actually spoke across the decades — from the Roaring Twenties to the dial‑up 1990s. Every entry is human‑curated with clear definitions and real‑world examples.
Curation Principles
- Authentic usage from period sources
- Concise, modern‑readable definitions
- Short, natural example sentences
- Era‑appropriate categorization and tags
What You’ll Find
- Decade pages (1920s–1990s) with interactive cards
- Instant search & filter per decade
- Quiz & Guess games for quick practice
- Cross‑links between related slang terms
Contribute
Spotted an omission or have a period citation? We welcome tips and corrections from historians, librarians, and fans. Reach us via contact.
Attributions
Definitions are human‑curated and paraphrased from periodicals, published glossaries, and community submissions. We avoid copyrighted verbatim excerpts and cite public‑domain sources where applicable.
FAQ
Are the terms accurate? Yes — entries are reviewed against multiple sources whenever possible.
Can I use this for a school paper? Absolutely — each entry includes a definition and example; please cite the site as needed.
Can I suggest a term? Yes — send it via contact with a citation if you have one.