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

By Jack Smiley, Scott Russo, 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.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0486481123

ISBN13:9780486481128

Release Date:September 2012

Publisher:Dover Publications

Length:192 Pages

Weight:0.50 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.6" x 5.6"

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