Word From The Bird, This 1950s Slang Quiz Is Pretty Hard To Ace

What did it mean when someone called you the “ginchiest”?

Retry Correct Incorrect “Baby, you’re the ginchiest!” That’s what you heard if someone really admired your appearance or personality. People who were super cool or hip were the ginchiest back in the ’50s.

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What did it mean when someone called you the “ginchiest”?

• You’re very stubborn
• You’re really cool
• You’re really grouchy
• You’re very cheap