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Hash House Lingo: The Slang of Soda Jerks, Short-Order Cooks, Bartenders, Waitresses, Carhops and Other Denizens of Yesterday's Roadside

Hash House Lingo: The Slang of Soda Jerks, Short-Order Cooks, Bartenders, Waitresses, Carhops and Other Denizens of Yesterday's Roadside

By: Scott Russo, Jack Smiley, Paul Dickson

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Originally published in 1941, this pocket-sized treasury preserves the language of diners and roadside restaurants during their golden age in the '30s and '40s. From "all hot" (baked potato) and "dog soup" (water) to "perk" (coffee) and "first lady" (spare ribs), the long-lost terms are fascinating, funny, and sometimes politically incorrect by today's standards. Historic photos from the Library of Congress add nostalgic appeal.

Reprint of the edition published by the author, Easton, Pennsylvania, 1941.
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 to 48 hours
ISBN 100486481123
ISBN 139780486481128
Author/EditorScott Russo, Jack Smiley, Paul Dickson
Page Count192
Dimensions5 1/2 x 5 1/2

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