Etymology/usage question

[richiebee]

What the f--- is a hat rack? Some of my Brooklyn friends used to call a person who sat around with no particular purpose in life a \"valise\". Same idea?

Can any of my Jesuit pals help me here? I hate to think that there is a derogatory term like \"hat rack\" out there and I haven\'t been using it, and I would hate to use it improperly.

Cmon guys I want to go into work and call someone a \"f-----g hat rack\".

[miff]

Rich,

In Brooklyn we called it a \"broken down valise\"

[magicnight]

In the sixties, I used to hear the nuns say \"c\'mon, use that head for something other than a hat rack\" ... \"hat rack\" implies a person with an empty head.

[NoCarolinaTony]

Richie,

I put my jesuit education to good use. here it goes but hope no one takes offense to this.


Sorry to those who are easily offended.

hat rack:
1. A penis . See penis for synonyms.
2. Derogatory, 20 th century colloquialism for a promiscuous woman , one who receives all sizes and shapes. See playgirl for synonyms.

3. Obsolete designation for a loose or promiscuous woman , one easily seduced. See playgirl for synonyms.

4. Dated appellation for a prostitute . See prostitute for synonyms.

NC Tony

[P-Dub]

I have number 1.

Where can I find number 3??

[richiebee]

NCT:

   Once again, I stand in awe of the thorough schooling provided by the Jesuits.