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...
strap oil other.— «Strap oil—what an apprentice is sent for in fun.» —“Jargon from International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local No. 1, 208 East 54th St.” by Hatch in New York City Lexicon of Trade...
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...
snob
n.— «Snob—a drink.» —“Jargon from Operative Plasterers’ Local No. 60, 310 Lennox Ave., Harlem; Hatch” in New York City Lexicon of Trade Jargon , 1938-39. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)