Slang Collection

Edith Piaf Photo
(born Edith Giovanna Gassion) changed name to Piaf (= slang for sparrow): popular French singer

IYKYKI
Uma Gokhale

A German officer in a heavily sandbagged observation point during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502708 A German officer in a heavily sandbagged observation point during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info)

Woman in the Kiss bonnet, Beanie at Becquot, with tails hanging behind. Becquot was a slang term for a kiss among
FLO4606489 Woman in the Kiss bonnet, Beanie at Becquot, with tails hanging behind. Becquot was a slang term for a kiss among the gallants

Woman in the Kiss bonnet, Bonnet au Becquot, with tails hanging behind. Becquot was a slang term for a kiss among the gallants

I m feeling tip top, and hope you are feeling tip top too (colour litho)
3093530 I m feeling tip top, and hope you are feeling tip top too (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I m feeling tip top)

"David... took thence a stone, and slang it", I, Samuel, xvii, 49 (engraving)
2809695 " David...took thence a stone, and slang it", I, Samuel, xvii, 49 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " David...took thence a stone)

O per se O, or A New Cryer of Lanthorne and Candle-Light, 1612 (woodcut)
XJF110523 O per se O, or A New Cryer of Lanthorne and Candle-Light, 1612 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rude street sign - Nyhavn district in Copenhagen, Denmark

Illustration depicting a fandango (traditional music and dance). France. Romanticism. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Theatre Museum

NONELL i MONTURIOL, Isidre (1873-1911). Gypsy. 1906. Post-Impressionism. Oil on canvas. Private Collection

Illustration of the Groundworke of Conny-catching, 1592 (engraving)
XJF872775 Illustration of the Groundworke of Conny-catching, 1592 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

RAF cadet with black eye
Cartoon of an RAF trainee cadet at Heaton Park, Manchester during World War Two with a black eye and bruises - " if your mug is damaged"

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Slang: A Language of Expression and Connection In the captivating world of slang, words take on a whole new meaning. Just like Edith Piaf's photo captures her raw emotions through music, slang allows us to express ourselves in unique ways. It's like wearing a bonnet au becquot, embracing our individuality with pride. When we say "I'm feeling tip top, " it goes beyond just feeling good; it signifies an infectious energy that radiates from within. And when we hope others are also feeling tip top too, it becomes a universal language of empathy and connection. Like David who slanged a stone in battle they can be powerful and impactful. It breaks barriers and defies norms, just like the woodcut illustration from "O per se O" or the provocative street sign in Copenhagen's Nyhavn district. Throughout history, it has been present across cultures and time periods. From the traditional fandango depicted by Isidre Nonell i Monturiol to Spain's Pragmática Sancióntra los gitanos (Pragmatic Sanction against Gypsies), it shows how language evolves alongside society. Even as far back as 1592, engraving illustrations revealed the groundworke of conny-catching – showcasing how people have always found creative ways to communicate their ideas outside conventional boundaries. Just like two boys eating watermelon on a hot summer day or Jerry captured by George Ranstead’s lens, slang brings people together through shared experiences and relatable expressions. So next time you hear someone using slang – embrace it, and is more than just words; it represents our desire for connection and self-expression. Let us celebrate this vibrant language that transcends borders and unites us all in its colorful tapestry of communication.