Boffos, Kabitzer, Tomato (1922)

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      SNAPPY Y.G. SLANG
              Los Angeles Times (1886-Current File).       Los Angeles, Calif.: May 4, 1922.                   p. II4 (1 page)
    Herewith another installment of snappy younger generation slang just broadcast from eastern points, where it has its origin:
    Subchaser:  A man who tries to pick up girls on the street.
    Kabitzer:  A fellow who stands around a dance hall or card game giving unasked-for advice; a noisy wall flower.
    Boffos:  Dollars, likewise known as rocks, seeds, berries, chips or jack.
    Tomato:  A pretty girl who can dance like a streak, but is otherwise a dumb dora.
    Scoot:  A youth who runs an elevator.
    Wrinkle:  A mother:  For example, "Was the wrinkle along?"
    Jigger:  A soda-fountain Adonis.
    Dudd:  Boy or girl given to reading or study.
    Squirrel:  To hide.  Example.  "She squirrels her boffos in the first national."--[Portland Oregonian.]