Bizarre Victorian Slang We Ought To Bring Back To Our Era

The Victorian era was not all prim and proper. In fact, people back then used quite a few creative and dirty slang terms. And it's about time we brought back a handful of these totally funny and crafty phrases. 

Bitch The Pot

In Victorian times, 'bitch the pot' meant pour the tea. We wonder how waitresses or waiters would respond today when told to 'bitch the pot.'

Beer And Skittles

"Beer and skittles" meant having a good time during the Victorian era. Truthfully, beer and skittles still sounds like a good time. 

DAMFINO

"DAMFINO" was an abbreviated curse, which meant "damned if I know." Who knew people in the Victorian times also loved to abbreviate curses? 

Jammiest Bits Of Jam

In the Victorian era, if you were called the "jammiest bits of jam" it meant that you were an absolute perfect young female. 

Arfarfan’arf

"Arfarfan’arf" meant a very drunk man. This Victorian slang term in particular might be worth bringing back. 

Chuckaboo

"Chuckaboo" is today's equivalent of BFF or your 'squad'. 

Not Up To Dick

"Not up to dick" was something people in the Victorian era would say when they weren't feeling well. Today, that means something slightly different. 

Toast Your Blooming Eyebrows

"Toast your blooming eyebrows" was a creative Victorian way of saying "fuck off."

Mutton Shunter

A "Mutton shunter" was the Victorian way of calling police, "pigs." 

To Snuff A Bloke’s Candle

“To snuff a bloke’s candle” meant to kill someone. 

Strumpet

A "strumpet" was slang for a prostitue. 

Church-Bell

In the Victorian era church bells not only helped people kept track of time and their daily prayers, but it was also a slang term for a talkative woman. 

Here we have it all. You might as well pick your best. I already did.