Chuckaboo is a charming, old-fashioned Victorian slang term for a dear friend, close companion, or best buddy, used as a term of endearment, combining "chuck" (a term of affection) and "boo" (sweetheart). While not a modern-day slang word, it's experiencing a resurgence through historical interest and vintage-themed products, offering a delightful way to refer to a beloved person.
It combines language from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Steam Eras because there was a great deal of overlap. This slang dictionary also contains a sprinkling of vocabulary words of those eras, which have fallen out of use, along with some history and trivia.
A delightful slang term from the Victorian era, chuckaboo is a charming way to refer to a beloved close friend. 💬 "Get your chuckaboo to join you when you attend on of the library's programs." Why not bring back this endearing word and surprise your friends with some vintage vocabulary?
Chuckaboo is a Victorian term of endearment for a good friend. Of course, Station pays homage to the origins of the building itself, which was built as a fueling station in 1926. It is my hope that you find the store inviting and unique.
From what I can find, "chuckaboo" was a popular slang term in the 1800s. There doesn't seem to be an official definition, but the general consensus is that it means a "beloved or close friend."
𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐨 : (𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘤𝘬•𝘢•𝘣𝘰𝘰) 1 : Victorian slang term for a good friend. A buddy. 2 : Our oatmeal stout. Brewed with treacle (British molasses) it's easy drinking, with tons of complex, roasty flavor and low bitterness.
In slang, a bugaboo (or bugaboo) refers to something that causes persistent worry, fear, or annoyance, often something disproportionate to its actual importance, like a "bugbear" or "bogeyman," but can also refer humorously to someone who constantly jocks (teases/imitates) another person, evolving from a scarecrow figure into a nuisance. It's used for personal insecurities, shared anxieties, or common problems like paperwork, and can also mean a scary, imaginary creature from childhood stories.
/ˌtɪkəti ˈbuː/ /ˌtɪkəti ˈbuː/ [not before noun] (old-fashioned, British English, informal) very good or successful, with no problems. Everything is tickety-boo.
*All-Natural Human-Authored* Back in the days of steam engines and mannerly people, a chuckaboo was one's dear friend. This volume contains slang from the Victorian Era, as well as the Steam Era, which began before the reign of Queen Victoria, and continued into the early 1900s.
"Boo hearts" generally means using the term "boo" (a sweetie/lover) with heart emojis (❤️), signifying strong romantic affection, sweetness, or playfulness in digital communication, often seen in dating apps like Boo where it's a specific "super love" button, or just as a general slang term for a romantic partner, like "my boo".
In Urban Dictionary, "BBL" most commonly means either "Be Back Later" in text/chat or refers to a "Brazilian Butt Lift," a cosmetic surgery to enhance the buttocks, with online culture often referencing the surgery or fitness efforts to achieve a similar look. The specific meaning depends heavily on context, but both the quick text reply and the surgical procedure are prevalent definitions.
Whether someone is being "flirty" when they use the term chica (Spanish for "girl") depends heavily on context, tone, and relationship, but it can be flirty, often acting as playful endearment or a term similar to "honey" or "baby," though it can also just be casual camaraderie or showing off Spanish. Look for other cues like leaning in, specific body language, or a shift in tone; if it's accompanied by those, it's more likely flirtatious than just friendly.
Spanish slang for a "hot girl" varies by region but includes terms like mamacita, divina, buena, chula, or rica, alongside more direct English loanwords like sexy, with chica guapa/bonita (pretty/beautiful girl) being common, but avoid "chica caliente" (spicy hot/sexually aroused) as it's often misunderstood for temperature or arousal, not attractiveness.
As a term used to refer to a young woman, chick is slightly dated. Originally it was perceived as insulting because of the perception that it infantilized women. Now the word has been embraced by some women as a positive term of self-reference and an expression of camaraderie.
"Shibbying - stoner slang, used in the film Dude, Where's My Car? It means get stoned/drunk. Eg 'I shibby', 'we shibbed', 'that was some serious shibbying we did last night. ' Shibby as an adjective can mean cool.
