SPECULATIONS ON AN EXPANDED VOCABULARY
Vout-o-Renee is a term associated with the jazz musician and entertainer Slim Gaillard. He was known for his unique and playful style of scat singing and for creating his own language that he called Vout-o-Renee.
Vout-o-Renee is not a real language with a formal grammar or structure, but rather a collection of nonsensical words and phrases that Gaillard used to add humor and musicality to his performances. The language often involved wordplay, puns, and rhymes, and was characterized by its energetic and playful nature.
While Vout-o-Renee may not be a widely recognized language, it is an important part of jazz and music history and is remembered as a unique and innovative form of musical expression.
Abi Gezunt: A Yiddish phrase that means “be healthy” or “stay well,” which Galliard sometimes used in his music.
Aristocrat: high-class or sophisticated.
Alligator: snappy or aggressive.
Aero Zepplin: airplane.
Abyssinia: used as a farewell, meaning I’ll be seeing you or Goodbye.
Ameche: telephone.
Amerrijuana: used to describe love for marijuana.
Atsa Nice Pizza: A phrase that means “that’s a nice piece of something,” usually referring to a woman’s appearance.
Avocado Seed Soup Symphony: a mixture of different things, such as a band that plays a variety of styles or a meal made from various ingredients.
Azusa: strange and wonderful.
Blook: dishonest or untrustworthy.
Bucky: a guitar.
Barracuda: tough or aggressive.
Bap-tizi: a baptism.
Blooie: amazing or surprising.
Buzzy Wuzzy: fuzzy or indistinct.
Ballin’ the Jacks and Jills: a wild party or social gathering.
Biscuit Roller: a woman who is an expert in the kitchen.
Blibber-Blubber: nonsense or meaningless chatter.
Boodle-am-shake: as an exclamation of excitement or approval.
Bum Asleep: lazy or unproductive.
B-Sharp Boston: a person who is very sophisticated and refined.
Buckra: a white person.
Butter and Egg Man: someone who is wealthy and influential.
Crazy With The Heat: a state of being very hot.
Clyde: a friend or acquaintance.
Cock-a-Doodle-Do: energetic or lively.
Cattin’: flirting or socializing with someone.
Cement Mixer Putti Putti: a fun or enjoyable experience.
Chili-Bom-Bom: hot or spicy.
Chittlin Switch: a switchblade knife.
Cleopatra: a woman who is beautiful and sophisticated.
Coolsville: a place or situation that is relaxed and enjoyable.
Cuppa-Soup: a small and insignificant amount of something.
Ding Dong Daddy: a man who is confident and charismatic.
Ducky Wucky: a term of endearment, often used for a child or a romantic partner.
Dough-Ray-Me: money.
Duck’s Yas Yas: good or impressive.
Eight-Cylinder: someone who is strong or powerful.
Elevator-Oh-Oh: a sudden or unexpected event.
Eyes: attractive or alluring.
Ee-Bobaliba: to express excitement or enthusiasm.
Endsville: a situation or event that is disappointing or unpleasant.
Flip Flop Floogie: a rhythmic and lively dance.
Floy Floy: a situation or event that is confusing or disorienting.
Foon: someone who is foolish or naive.
Flooker: foolish or clumsy.
Frim Fram Sauce: a meal or food.
Futerology: the study of the future.
Fuzzy Wuzzy: a person with a beard or mustache.
Flookin’ for a Frim Fram: the search for a good meal.
Fwankie Wah Wah: a musical sound.
Gasser: exciting or impressive.
Gator: a sharp dresser or someone who is stylish.
Gravy: easy or profitable.
Gone Daddy Gone: someone who has left or is no longer available.
Ginchy: excellent or of high quality.
Hoodoo Voodoo: magic or supernatural powers.
Hep: yes or I agree.
Hoppin’: lively or energetic.
Hunk o’ Meat: a large and satisfying meal.
Holly Go Lightly: carefree or easygoing.
High Hat: someone who is snobbish or condescending.
Itchy: a desire or urge to do something.
In the Pocket: a musician or band that is playing well together.
Iron: a strong or tough person.
Is That a Crown or a Hat?: someone is royalty or important.
Igg: nothing.
In the Crib: someone’s home or residence.
In Orbit: spaced out or acting strangely.
Iron Jaw: tough or resilient.
Jive Bomber: a person who talks jive all the time.
Jab: goodbye or see you later.
Jug: jail or prison.
Jazzbo: a jazz enthusiast or musician.
Jazzmeat: a good or successful jazz performance.
Jassack: a person who doesn’t understand jazz.
Jazz Lid: a musician who is playing well.
Jazz Gate: a musician who is improvising well.
Killer-diller: really great or impressive.
Kongaroo: a party or a fun gathering.
Kiddio: used to address someone, similar to hey or buddy.
Klook-a-mop: a bebop drumming style.
Kitchy-koo: a term of endearment, similar to honey or sweetheart.
Koockamamie: silly or foolish.
Ketchup: money.
Kut-in: someone who interrupts or joins in a conversation or activity.
Leroi: a king or leader.
Layin’ on the Bop: someone who is playing jazz music in a modern or innovative way.
Lowdown: something or someone that is scandalous or shady.
Lollypop: a girl or woman who is attractive.
Long-long: something that is very long or takes a long time.
McVouty: very cool or hip.
Mop-mop: a bebop-style drumming pattern.
Mozambique: a dance rhythm that originated in Mozambique.
Manhattanese: the language and culture of New York City.
Mazuma: money or cash.
Mello-Roos: a type of tax.
Mop-a-top: a type of hairstyle.
Mop mop: a popular catchphrase.
Muggles: marijuana or other drugs.
Ning: nothing.
Natchez: stylish or fashionable.
Nagasaki: very good or excellent.
Nix on the lick: no chance or not possible.
Nipperoo: a small, lively person or thing.
Noodle juice: weak coffee or tea.
Nugatory: insignificant or unimportant.
No-okey: no problem or all good.
Nipsey: a close friend or companion.
Nervous in the service: anxious or nervous.
Oreenee: this term refers to the Vout-o-Renee language itself.
Oop bop: excitement or enjoyment.
Oggle: flirtatious or suggestive glance.
Ogo pogo: a state of confusion or chaos.
Orbit: really cool or impressive.
Oo pop a da: everything’s in order or no worries.
Ouzak: strange or unusual.
On the beam: someone who is doing well or is in a good mood.
Oochie coochie: a seductive or alluring dance.
Plook: a pimple or bump on the skin.
Pip: really great or amazing.
Pickle juice: unexpected or surprising.
Papa ooh mow mow: used to express enthusiasm or excitement.
Pangia zoola: completely messed up or chaotic.
Papaya voutee: a state of relaxation or comfort.
Platter splatter: a messy or chaotic situation.
Popsicles: attractive women.
Pitter panther: a fast or energetic dance.
Panassie: really great or cool.
Pengleeng: shaky or unstable.
Reet: cool, hip or fashionable.
Rhythmorator: a musician who has excellent rhythm.
Ring-a-ding: stylish or fashionable.
Rozinante: a car that is in poor condition.
Reds: cigarettes or cigars.
Rube: unsophisticated or uncool.
Rusty Dusty: a rundown or shabby place.
Rev: a respected authority figure or wise person.
Ruffle: excitement or agitation.
Scuttlebutt: gossip or rumors.
Spang: something that is completely or accurately on target.
Satchel-mouth: trumpet player.
Spade: a friend or associate.
Split-tail: a woman.
Tang: money.
Turkeys: police officers.
Take me to the alley: to indicate a desire to go somewhere private to talk.
Tipping the gat: firing a gun.
Twisteroo: a lively dance.e:
Tea: gossip or information.
Toasting your bread: getting into trouble.
Tid-ido: small and insignificant.
Tip-rolly: unknown meaning, possibly a nonsense word.
Top-sy: unknown meaning, possibly a nonsense word.
Torchy-morchy: unknown meaning, possibly a term of endearment.
Trickeration: deception or trickery.
Troot-pout: unknown meaning, possibly a nonsense word.
Tunk-a-tunk: unknown meaning, possibly a nonsense word.
Vout: To express oneself in an original and creative way, often in jazz music.
Voutie: A person who is original and creative, especially in jazz music.
Viper: Someone who is cool, hip, or stylish.
Viper’s drag: A type of slow, bluesy jazz music that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.
Vout-o-reenee: An exclamation of joy or approval.
Voot: To go or leave quickly.
Vout-a-vout: A musical style characterized by its originality and creativity, especially in jazz music.
wacky-woo: money
wicky-wacky: liquor
walloping: dancing
wazoo: buttocks
weemo: cool or excellent
wiggin’: having fun or partying
wop: to dance
wham: energy or excitement
whippletree: a musician who plays multiple instruments
wisk: to leave or go away
wazam: greeting or salutation
woola boola: a greeting or farewell
wonga: money or wealth
wootsie: dancing
wacky dust: marijuana
wazzo: large or impressive
yam: to eat or consume food.
yump: to jump or leap with enthusiasm.
Yablochkoff: A type of electric arc lamp
Yat: A New Orleans dialect word for where
Yachtsee: To visualize or imagine
yags: meaning bed
yakamick: meaning jacket
yaprak: meaning newspaper
yaps: meaning lips
yarg: meaning to dance
yarrow: meaning garbage
yawza: meaning wow
yeebies: meaning nervousness
Yip roc heresy: a phrase used in one of Gaillard’s songs, which became a popular catchphrase.
yoyos: meaning feet
zot: to strike, hit, or punch
zobo: a type of hibiscus tea
zuz: a coin of very small value
zozo: a female breast
zotched: drunk, intoxicated
zoot: a marijuana cigarette
zack: a sixpence or a small amount of money
zazzo: a type of dance
ziggie: a cigarette
zooma zooma: an exclamation of excitement or approval.
zingo: an exclamation indicating suddenness or surprise.
zorch: to destroy or defeat completely.
zazoo: a lively party or celebration
zib: a moment or instant
zimme-zimme: to hurry or move quickly
zooma-zooma: to move or travel quickly
zorbonaut: a person who engages in dangerous or extreme activities
zozzled: drunk or intoxicated