Question

How do you talk like a 1920s flapper?

Answer 1

1. alarm clock: chaperone.
2. bank's closed: no kissing.
3. bean picker: an individual who attempts to patch up trouble (i.e. picks up spilled beans)
4. bee's knees: see "cat's pajamas"
5. berries: great (i.e. it's the berries)
6. big cheese: an important person (originated in this period)
7. blouse: go, to go (i.e. let's blouse)