Words You Haven't Heard Spoken Since You Were A Kid

[Nitro]

I have not heard of a Model "T" Ford called a Flivver for a long time, and not many recognize a "Fronty Ford" as one with an aftermarket Frontenac head. The supply of "Isky" camshafts seems to be gone too, now that Ed Iskenderian is no longer re-grinding them for hot rods. I still hear about the days of milkmen occasionally, but have not heard of ice (delivery) men in ages. "Hobble" is also out of use as a noun for a weight used to hold a horse's reins.
I once had a young, very enterprising boss, and the whole staff was kidding around. I said "Bernie (the boss) probably has a bordello up on St. Clair." (posh)
He smiled and replied "Ahh, bordello - what a nice word."

Isky as a camshaft manufacturer is still a thing

 

[Shevek]

Isky as a camshaft manufacturer is still a thing
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Thanks. I guess I just changed focus. I spent 15 years trying to buy the economy cam for my car that wasn't sold here.

 

[RemyZee]

Wings--something females used to do to our hair with curling irons in the 70s. You would slick, spray and tame your bangs until they looked like wings. Problem was when the wind blew your wings would stand straight up. Embarrassing.

 

[AuAL]

Tuppenny bunger.

 

[Shevek]

Swell. Groovy, Displaced Person & DP.

 

[TBRS1]

My grandmother used to say "Jiminy Crickets" instead of swearing.

I just swear.

 

[MC1Rcat]

I still say thing-a-ma-bob & thing-a-ma-jig...but nobody else around me does. I think they're funny, so I still use them

 

[Shevek]

"Retard" for low IQ.