A phrase from historical newspaper personal ads, explained with real examples from the archive.
Enjoys going out and having fun.
| Type | Historical language |
|---|---|
| Category | Description |
| Earliest example in the archive | September 11, 1904, Omaha Daily Bee |
| Most common | 1890s to the 1920s |
A cheerful, slightly racy self-description. A 1904 Omaha gentleman of 32 called himself fairly good looking, good dresser and fond of good time, and wanted a stylish brunette.
A GENTLEMAN, 32, fairly good looking, good dresser and fond of good time, desires to form the acquaintance of an attractive brunette, not over 25. Must be stylish.…
The modern equivalents are fun-loving and GSOH, or the more direct NSA.
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How this fits into 170 years of personal ad shorthand: From Object Matrimony to LTR: How Personal Ads Learned to Talk in Code.
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