Hush-money, a sum given to quash a prosecution or stay evidence. Money given to any one for the purpose of quieting him.
Hush-shop, or CRIB, a shop where beer and spirits are sold “on the quiet”—no licence being paid.
Huxter, money. Term much in use among costermongers and low sharpers. Probably from OXTER or [HOXTER].
Hyps, or HYPO, the blue devils. From HYPOCHONDRIASIS.—Swift.
Hy-yaw! an interjectional exclamation of astonishment.—Anglo-Chinese.
Ikey, a Jew “fence.” Corruption of Isaac, a common Hebrew name.
Imperence, servant-girl currency for impudence or impertinence. “Now, then, Mr. Imperence, leave off now, do,” seems, however, to have faded away with Greenwich, Bartlemy, and kindred fairs.
Improve the occasion, a slang term much in use among Chadbands and Stigginses, who never lose an opportunity of IMPROVING the condition of either pockets or stomachs at the expense of the credulous.
In, “to be IN with a person,” to be even with, or up to him; also, to be on intimate terms, or in partnership, with him.
Inexpressibles, UNUTTERABLES, UNMENTIONABLES, UNWHISPERABLES, or SIT UPONS, trousers, the nether garments. All affected terms, having their origin in a most unpleasant squeamishness.