hero
n.— «Hero. A big sandwich.» —“Armored car guards jargon” by Greulich in New York City Lexicon of Trade Jargon Dec. 30, 1937. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
wackie n.— «Wackie—a stupid person.» —“Jargon From Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America, Local 37, 389 East 154th St.” in New York City Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source:...
slasher n.— «Slasher—one who works hard to make an impression on the boss.» —“Jargon From Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America, Local 37, 389 East 154th St.” in New York City Lexicon of...
gumba n.— «Gumba—an Italian.» —“Jargon From Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America, Local 37, 389 East 154th St.” in New York City Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double...
pizan n.— «Pizan—an Italian. It comes from an Italian word meaning “friend.”» —“Jargon From Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America, Local 37, 389 East 154th St.” in New York...
bucketful of cross joints n.— «Bucketful of cross joints—what the newcomer to the trade is sent for as a prank.» —“Jargon From Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America, Local 37, 389 East 154th St...