Friday, February 5, 2010

1950's American Slang word(s) of the Day #6


The 1950's American Slang word(s) of the Day today is:

What Gives? 1. a common greeting. 2. "What's happening?", "What did I do to make you say or do that?" 3.="What's new?" perhaps the literal translation of the German "Was ist los?" ("What's the matter?" )

image from Square America

Example: "Holy Cow, Wilma...What gives?"

Clarification: "Excuse my sudden exlamation of shock, Wilma, but did I say or do something to upset you?"

3 comments:

  1. I think you should start a caption competition.
    I reckon that chap is saying;-
    "Don't go in there dear....I had curried beans last night!"

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  2. Jeepers Creepers Wilma, she means nothing to me! Why it was just a little peck on the cheek!

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  3. I think that's a great idea kippers. I'll work on something like it!

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