They seek to profit from the misfortunes of others and are quick to swoop in to take advantage of a tragic situation for their own personal gain. . Later, and now, also used to describe someone on a drinking binge. ( baseball, colloquial) A pitcher who throws sidearm. To hornswoggle means to cheat or trick someone; to deceive them; to bamboozle them or con them. There are other terms ubiquitous to the area, as well. But a lead-footed person in the Old West was one who moved too slowly and awkwardly. To Swinge To whip, to bastinade, to punish. Savey or Sabby Corrupted from the Spanish saber, to know.To know, to comprehend. Sam Hill A euphemism for the devil. Burnt His Fingers When a person has suffered loss by a speculation, he is said to have burnt his fingers. The word first became tied to lawyers especially of the slimy variety in 1857. Charlie Taylor: A butter substitute made of sorghum or syrup mixed with fat. Cowboy vocabulary: howdy = hi. They were just not ripe. Originally (late-15th C.) bellows for an organ.. Arose c. 1828 from the old (1600s) notion that excitement increased human blood temperature. Also, when you rotate the back of your body in the direction you're riding. Skilly Water-gruel in workhouses or prisons. Blue Devils Dispirited. Strapping Huge, lusty, bouncing, as, a strapping lass. Bhoy A rowdy young man, reveler or ruffian. They were on a buster, and were taken in by the police.. Scraps - The dry, husky, and skinny residuum of melted fat. Bronc Buster A cowboy who could tame wild horses. WESTERN SLANG & PHRASES A Writer's Guide to the Old West 1860's ~ 1880's Being a small compilation drawn from period newspapers, books, and memoirs Part of the charm and character of the Old West, as viewed through our modern eyes, has always been the colorful speech of those days. $279.95. Free shipping. Smock-face A white face, a face without any hair. Sour On To get sick of someone or something, to give up something out of disgust. $324.96. Bigmouth: a person who talks too much, usually about something another doesnt want discussed. They can't be found anywhere else in the world. the southern deserts. This couple is sparking over the fence in 1900. $319.99. 1875 as a reference to some species of rattlesnakes' "peculiar lateral movement." Stickup: robbery at gunpoint. A few of these surprised me as being used so early. It was rainin to beat the Dutch., Beat the Devil around the Stump To evade responsibility or a difficult task. Skunk Cabbage A strong-scented, repulsive plant. Slangander To slander, gossip, backbiting. I best skedaddle.. Jump To: A BCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. The sidewinder is also known as the ' horned rattlesnake '. Most of these terms have never found their way into the majority of Western novels or movies. Slick Up To dress up or make make fine. To save one's bacon. Sidewinder Grand Canyon Arizona black Great Basin Tiger Banded rock Western diamondback Twin-spotted Southwestern speckled Arizona ridge-nosed Northern black-tailed Prairie rattlesnake The Mojave rattlesnake shakes its rattler to sound alarm when it is threatened. Also means to spur a horse. First of all, stealing from a corpse is a pretty low thing to do, but it also meant, according to mythology, that the dead mans soul couldnt pay Charon for passage to the world of the dead. Hes got ascrew loose.. (Let's move these cattle.) Beef Tea Shallow water where cows have stood. And means, to hang about. Stickup: robbery at gunpoint. 10,846 talking about this. Sound on the Goose True, staunch, reliable. Wow, what a fun list! Bullwhacker A person who drives a team of oxen, usually walking beside them. Arose ca. Union soldiers also were called blueskins, after the color of their uniforms. Cowboys used the phrase duded up to mean dressed up. Contemporary usage of dude as a minor term of endearment or indication of spiritual kinship arose in Californias surfer culture during the latter half of the 20th century. The term originated in the Old West cattle ranches. To peep out suddenly from a hiding place, and cry bo! 16. Smoke Pole Six-gun, also referred to as a smoke wagon.. Can youscare upfive dollars?. Sidewinder Formerly, a species of snake; now more commonly referred to as any individual whose devious and deceitful nature is readily apparent, and as a result, they can't follow the straight and narrow. Simon Pure The real thing, a genuine fact. First Known Use: 14th century.. Squaw An extremely derisive term for an Indian woman. Saddle Tramp Acowboywho spends most of his time in the chuck line. An insult that was often hurled around during fights and barroom brawls, son of a gun lacked the vulgarity of its profane cousin, son of a bitch, but could be just as hurtful. Bully For You! He got over here in the twinkling of a bed-post., Bed-rock Not able to go lower. Bake - to overheat a horse by riding too fast, long, or hard. So down with the lager and up with your hat 2. Thatcowboyslatted his brains out then threw him in the horse tank.. Thanks so much for an interesting post! Arose mid-1800s in the U.S. from Scottish and Northern English hallion, meaning worthless fellow. Americans may have changed the A to an E because hell seemed appropriate, although the shift could as easily represent a simple mispronunciation that stuck. Owlhoot: outlaw. or Best Offer. MENU MENU. Gun: until the early 20th Century, cannon or long guns like shotguns and rifles. Quit beatin the devil around the stump and ask that girl to marry you.. Sagebrush MenCowboywho worked in the arid portions of Montana, Colorado and Wyoming. Redneck: uncouth hick. Discover some funny cowboy sayings that'll get you thinking! Slang The ever-evolving bastardization of the written and spoken language as a result of social and cultural idolization of uneducated, unitelligable celebrities. Bully Exceptionally good, outstanding. Shaky A term applied by lumbermen, dealers in timber, and carpenters, to boards which are inclined to split from defects in the log from which they have been sawed. Also, stove in.. $249.00. Soft Soap or Soft Sawder Flattery; blarney. Blazes Euphemism for hell or the devil. In the mid-15th century the word meant any young horned animal; by the 17th century, it had been applied to new military recruits. The Slang Journal Collection is a compilation of words, sayings, and abbreviations collected by English 2271 students since autumn 2011, as well as one Mosaic high school student's 50-term contribution in SP17. The quickest way to unload ones gun at that time was to simply shoot at a target until all the bullets were spent. Spooney A stupid or silly fellow, also a disgusting drunk. Ive got a long slipe to go.. They dont yet know their own limitations. Boggy Top A pie baked without a top crust. Skid A piece of light timber from ten to twenty feet in length, upon which heavier timber or other supplies are rolled or slid from place to place. Bill Show A Wild West show. At night, they roam relatively long distances, smelling the air and substrate for prey. Also used to refer to a nagging or complaining woman. Sidewinder - A small, pale-colored desert rattlesnake that moves in an s-shaped curve. Shack A vagabond, a low fellow. howdy partner = hi there friend. After Nick had bamboozled about the money, he was arrested.. From the Spanish warning ten cuidado, which means be careful.. A freelance writer who specializes in American history, Karen has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Central Michigan University and a master's degree in English from Indiana University. "No great scratch.". Arch Stanton, Amazon review. To Shy To throw a light substance, as a flat stone, or a shell, with a careless jerk. Amazing how words come about. By Hook or Crook To do any way possible. Also means intoxicated. He is in a brown study.. Hurricane Deck: The back of a bucking horse. The term was derived from the mens hair which the Indians thought resembled the fur of the buffalo. crazy, appeared about 1898; nut as a substitute for crazy person didnt arrive until 1903. When it comes to colorful speech, the cowboy is a master at mixing simple images from nature with their own brand of slang. You dirty, lowdown sidewinder! $ 0.00. Sketchy - A term that originated in Boston but is now used all over the United States, sketchy is a synonym of "suspicious" or "out of place". Arose in Texas before 1836. Cushioned insole. Priced at $1,999.99, it definitely falls within the high end of the PCP market, but the selective-fire capability with interchangeable magazines is a feature found on few other airguns. Split Fair Tell the truth, divulge, inform. Adopted from Mexican Spanish, in which the word has the same meaning. Hes been known to bend an elbow with the boys.. Until then, it was easy to pick out the newbies. Probably a shortened form of lunkhead, which arose in the U.S. about 1852. According to Izmaylova et al. From about 1850, a pretentious, opinionated person. Stumpage The sum paid to owners of land for the privilege of cutting the timber growing thereon. Americanism; arose 1800-10. $159.95. Bustles had a number of names including bird cage and canary cage. Well, I swan.. Squiffed, Squiffy Slightly intoxicated. That old mans got one hellofa brick in his hat. Splashing Talking without making sense or talking too much. Best Bib and Tucker Wearing your best clothes. Beginning in the 1840s, the uniform of Mexican soldiers featured a wide yellow sash that draped over the belly. Thank you for sharing many Ive heard, but many I havent. Slick as a Whistle or Slick as Grease To do something very smoothly. Bluebelly was a slang word for a Union soldier, but it evolved into an insult for a cocky person during and after the war. Switch In To bring in quickly, to incite promptness. Sossle Or Sozzle A lazy or sluttish woman. Squeeze the Biscuit Grabbing the saddle horn not something acowboywants to get caught doing. Dates at least to 1818. Stop-and-go light. Balls To make a mistake, to get in trouble. Bulldoze To bully, threaten, or coerce. Big Bug Important person, official, boss. In the U.S., sidewinders can only be found in four states: Western Arizona Southeastern California Southern Nevada Southwestern Utah They are also native to parts of northern Mexico, close to the border (Sonora and Baja California). Nows your time, boys; switch in and let them have it., Byways & Historic Trails Great Drives in America, Soldiers and Officers in American History, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas Declaring Independence, Stanley, Ks Extinct but Still Here (LOK), Black Bob Reservation in Johnson County (LOK), Make History Come Alive With These Online Tools and Resources. If youve ever read a western novel or watched a western movie, no doubt youve run across a whole herd of quaint terms that add character to the story. Theres a dance Saturday, so put on your best bib and tucker.. Mudsill: unflattering Confederate term for a Yankee. Banco or Bunko Steerer or Roper A sharper, confidence-trick man. String A common name among teamsters for a whip. Dan Post Men's Bucklace Stagecoach Western Boot - Snip Toe. Loony: short for lunatic; possibly also influenced by the loon bird, known for its wild cry. Box Herder The person in charge of the girls at a brothel or saloon. To Look Blue At Someone To look at one with displeasure or dissatisfaction. Swate A violent slap or blow in the face with the open hand. Mmm, memories. Sonofabitch Stew Acowboyconcoction that contained cow heart, testicles, tongue, liver, and marrow gut. Boot-licker The equivalent of an ass-kisser. During the American Civil War (1861-1865), any Union sympathizer, especially a Union soldier. Sidewinder is slang for a heavy swinging blow from the side Slang for a heavy swinging blow from the side, which disables an adversary Small pale-colored desert rattlesnake of southwestern United States (Logging) A limb or sapling that is bent under a tree that has been felled Hes one of the railroad big bugs.. Slommack Prostitute, floozie, slut, or dirty untidy woman.. Bowie-Knife A knife from ten to fifteen inches long and about two inches broad, so named after its inventor, James Bowie. That happened because Southerners hated the Union soldiers. This insult from the time of the Old West is still used today. Sportsman A term often applied to a gambler. Set Her Cap For Him To direct her attentions to him, to endeavor to win his affections. They were as slow as molasses in January. Super stuff, Kathleen. Dimensions: This rotary blade is 3 in. Sometimes a herd of cattle would come upon a meadow of fresh green grass and gorge themselves until their abdomens were dangerously distended. Slang-Whanger A writer or noisy talker. Scoff away, scuff away To blow away, drive away, impel. Stump Orator A man who preaches from the stump of a tree, or other elevation. ya'll = all of you. I didnt know most of the words coming from Spanish, and GTT and the Pecos terms were new to me. Heeled up: armed. Bach - To bachelor it. A large, tall person. Hellion: disorderly, troublesome, rowdy, or mischievous. They thought they were rude, pretentious, and condescending. $24.99. To enforce their rules, they were known to whip offenders with hickory switches, which was known in the Ozarks at the time, as slicking. Also refers to a cowboy coat. Rode hard and put away wet. 1. Thomas Hughes, in his 1884 book G.T.T., wrote When we want to say that it is all up with some fellow, we just say, G.T.T. as youd say, gone to the devil, or gone to the dogs.. The . Also called a bird cage or canary cage.. 1875 as a reference to some species of rattlesnakes peculiar lateral movement.. Bushwhacker A raw countryman, a green-horn. Neat to see where some of these words come from. . 1857 as a colloquial term for a stand-up collar. In fits of anger, frustration, or pain, however, people in the Old West could let loose a stream of colorful insults that would vent their wrath and sting their victim without making their own mothers blush. The verb to hold up, meaning to stop by force and rob, didnt arise until 1887, apparently from the robbers command to raise hands. See How The Cat Jumps A metaphorical expression meaning, to discover the secrets or designs of others. Heres what Merriam-Webster has for its origins: Slick or Slike A pronunciation of sleek. Related read: Cowboy & Western Name Generator. Ballyhoo Sales talk, advertising, exaggeration. Since I have been converted, but I try to bear the load, Jargon is a group of terms exclusive to certain kind of technical terminology. Had heard of some of these, but not all. Barnum To talk Barnum is to not indulge in extravagant, hugh falutin talk, but talks in a quiet manner. Old West settlers borrowed this insult from the Spanish sometime in the 1840s. Stoved up Crippled, badly injured, or too old. 1866 from the 1560s usage of heel to mean attaching spurs to a gamecocks feet. Bed-post A moment, an instant, jiffy. American English. By Good Rights By right, by strict justice, entitled. Understood as following a vision by most Indians, they were not tolerated by whites. $48.83. Nuts: mentally unbalanced; crazy in a negative way. = Let's go. Backdoor Trots - Diarrhea. Beating the Road Traveling on a railroad train without paying, usually referring to a bum. American English, c. 1889. Brick in Ones Hat To be drunk. These are some of the most common (and not so common) Southern slang terms heard in Arkansas and throughout the South. Scow A large flat-bottomed boat, generally used as a ferry boat, or as a lighter for loading and unloading vessels when they cannot approach the wharf. 14. Sidewinder: dangerously cunning or devious person. To Saw To hoax, to play a joke upon one. American English colloquialism, 1851. Scad Large quantities, plenty, an abundance. About 1920, usage changed and hot lead became slang for bullets. Also called a dream book or a prayer book.. Sharps Any firearm manufactured Christian Sharps for his Sharps Rifle Company. For men to keep house without a woman's help. (The related British term nutter, meaning insane person, first appeared in print 1958.). Snapper An impudent tattler, impertinent talk, constant chatter. Holdup: a robbery. Sugar Kiss or loving. Stevedore A man employed in loading and unloading vessels. Bossy A familiar name applied to a calf. They dont hunt for themselves. Serve Up To expose to ridicule, to expose. Screaming - First-rate, splendid. Buster Anything large in size or a man of great strength. Streaked or Streaky Frightened, annoyed, confused, alarmed. Interesting book on slang terms used among cowboys during the 1800s and later. Sidewinder: dangerously cunning or devious person. Beef To kill. Used in the interior of the Western States. Panhandle: to beg. Sonoma Goods For Life Ultimate Bath Towel with Hygro Technology. Loon, which first appeared in English during the early 1600s, is believed to be derived from the Scandinavian term for the loon, lomr. Backside: In general, a trick executed with the skater's back facing the ramp or obstacle. Handguns were called pistols or after Samuel Colt introduced his first patented repeating revolver in 1836 six-guns or six-shooters. Stretchin the Blanket Telling a tall tale. But there was a bit more to it than that. Broomtail A long, bushy-tailed range mare, usually unbroken. Bag of Nails Everything in confusion, topsy-turvy. Byways & Historic Trails Great Drives in America, Soldiers and Officers in American History, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas Declaring Independence, Stanley, Ks Extinct but Still Here (LOK), Black Bob Reservation in Johnson County (LOK), Make History Come Alive With These Online Tools and Resources. Not all of the recruits were former slaves; most were free blacks of Northern parentage and many had served with distinction during the Civil War. Bime-By By-and-by, soon, in a short time. During the hot summer months, the molasses had a thinner, runnier consistency. Most often found in very sandy areas, they are sometimes found in rocky areas. Also called a horned rattlesnake because of the raised scales above its eyes which give it a horn-like appearance. Squally A sailors word for windy, gusty. Sidewinder | sku: . If a man or woman was particularly ugly, someone might insult them by saying they were so ugly that they scared the vultures away from the gut-wagon. Punchy. Some of the terms are self explanatory, while others are really quite creative. Dry-gulch: to ambush someone, particularly in a cowardly manner. Kelley, 1906. Big Guns Men of importance, great people. Idaho Brain Storm: A dust devil. When they came into town, they were easy to spot. Hotdish. 1. There was often tension between the Mexican soldiers and Texas settlers. A cook who could and would make them was highly regarded. Need to take some Advil. Double-stitched welt. Well done, good job, good for you. This cute lil shaver hangs a stocking for Santa in 1901. Take a gander at the beautiful woman wearing the expensive jewels. String-Beans French beans, so called from the string-like substance stripped from the side of the pod in preparing it for the table. Short for gone to Texas, this usage dates at least to the Civil War, when deserters and other former soldiers from both armies suddenly unemployed and inured to violence migrated to still-wild, wide-open Texas, lost their names, and took up outlawry. In the mid-1860s, gold and silver miners in the Old West referred to newcomers as tenderfoots. Unaccustomed to the grueling work of mines, the newly-arrived fortune seekers soon discovered that the rocks and stones at mine sites were painful to step on, even while wearing boots. Find all the trustworthy resources you might need to engage more in slang talk here. (1548) $19.99. Americanism; first documented appearance was in Harpers Weekly, May 1867. 1. Originally referred to the Bisley single-action Colt (first manufactured 1894), but later generalized to any big pistol. The official Urban Dictionary API is used to show the hover-definitions. The Western Sidewinder delivers a fast rate of fire in semiautomatic or fullautomatic with the flip of a switch at theback of the breech block! Yankees embraced the term as a way of flipping Rebs the proverbial bird. Of no great value, little worth. To some, this is an insult, but in this context, it really means this hellion knows what he or she is doing. Bo-Peep To play at bo-peep. From the Spanish buscadero, literally a searcher. 3. These small fries are up to no good behind the barn, photo by E.W. Want to bring back some of the quaint and clever Old West insults and add them to your vocabulary? Swanga A word used among some southern blacks in connection with buckra, as swanga buckra, meaning a dandy white man, or literally, a dandy devil. Always so very interesting! Big Nuts to Crack A difficult or large undertaking. Stem-winder Applied to anything quite perfect, finished, with the latest improvements. Give the sidewinder. This towns got a monstrous bad name for meanery and shecoonery of all sorts. It was most likely a Hollywood invention. NAVIGATION MENU Navigation Menu. Northern soldiers wore blue uniforms even before the outbreak of the American Civil War. Scare Up To obtain, get. Im going to have to start using that in places for bad guys. 2. slang By extension, an unscrupulous, despicable, or deceitful person. Arose c. 1866 among miners, apparently in reference to an outsiders need to toughen his feet in order to walk among rocks and stones where mining typically took place. Jump To: A BCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. Bach To bachelor it. Shivaree A boisterous party for newlyweds. Big Fifty A .50 caliber Sharps rifle used by professionals for buffalo hunting. Strapper A woman of a bulky form. 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