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The Victorians were corseted, buttoned-up… and absolutely unhinged with their slang. Honestly? They were wordy geniuses, and it’s time we brought some of these gems back into our daily rotation. Look at the fun slide show below, thanks to @CuriosityGeek:
Balderdash
The OG way to say “That’s nonsense.” Dismissing someone's statement as absurd or untrue.
Champagne Weather
A sparkling way to describe those perfect days—bright, breezy, and full of main-character energy. Blue skies, good vibes, zero complaints. 🥂
Fly Rink
A polished bald head.
Butter Upon Bacon
When something is already extra… and then someone adds more. Overkill. Too much. Doing the most. Too much extravagance.
Chuckaboo
Your ride-or-die. Your bestie. Your person. A good friend. The fact that Victorians had a cute word for this proves they were secretly soft.
Not Up to Dick
Tiny. Inferior. Not very well.
So go ahead. Sprinkle a little Victorian drama into your group chat. Call balderdash, toast to champagne weather, and tell your chuckaboo they’re your favorite human. The past had style—we’re just reclaiming it.