In the ’70s disco was hot, lava lamps were the latest “cool” invention and Charlie’s Angels was a hit new TV show. The decade brought on some interesting times as the Vietnam War was waged overseas… so what slang words was that generation using?
1. Psyche! – This ’70s slang word was used when tricking someone. I.e. “I told the joke and she thought it was real, it really psyched her out.”
2. Far Out! – Used when the person wanted to show that something was cool, awesome, unbelievable, etc. I.e. “Did you see that new movie? It was far out!”
3. Dream On – This slang term was used to show someone that they were being unrealistic. I.e. “He asked me out like he thought he really had a chance, I told him to dream on.”
4. Book/Booking – Used to talk about moving fast, being speedy, etc. I.e. “I saw the principal booking it down the hall towards the fight this morning.”
5. Catch You on the Flip-side – The ’70s slang term was used to say goodbye, see you later, etc. I.e. “I’m going to go home, catch you on the flip-side, John.”
6. Boogie – This slang word was used as a description for dancing, having fun, etc. I.e. “We went to the new disco club and boogied all night long.”
7. Right On! – Used to show agreement with something or someone in the extreme. I.e. “You’re got into college, right on!”
8. Brick House – A term used to describe someone who is physically built well with an attractive body. I.e. “She’s got a body like a brick house!”
9. Can You Dig It? – A ’70s slang term used to see if someone agreed with you or they understand you. I.e. “We’re going to go to the beach, can you dig it man?”
10. Cat – Used to describe someone who was cool, great, awesome, etc. I.e. “I met your boyfriend today, he’s a real cool cat.”
11. Chump – This ’70s slang was used to describe someone who was a loser, an idiot, a fool, etc. I.e. “Did you see what he was wearing? The chump!”
12. Cool Beans – Used to show agreement with or to reply in the positive. I.e. “You want to head out, cool beans.”
13. Do Me a Solid – The slang term was used to ask a favor of someone. I.e. “Will you do me a solid and not tell mom I’m going out?”
14. Groovy – This ’70s slang word was used to describe someone or something as cool, neat, great, etc. I.e. “That girl is really groovy!”
15. What a Fry – Used to describe something or someone that blows your mind, that is weird or crazy. I.e. “Did you see Toby walking down the road all spaced out, what a fry man!”
(via Coolest Words)
1. Psyche! – This ’70s slang word was used when tricking someone. I.e. “I told the joke and she thought it was real, it really psyched her out.”
2. Far Out! – Used when the person wanted to show that something was cool, awesome, unbelievable, etc. I.e. “Did you see that new movie? It was far out!”
3. Dream On – This slang term was used to show someone that they were being unrealistic. I.e. “He asked me out like he thought he really had a chance, I told him to dream on.”
4. Book/Booking – Used to talk about moving fast, being speedy, etc. I.e. “I saw the principal booking it down the hall towards the fight this morning.”
5. Catch You on the Flip-side – The ’70s slang term was used to say goodbye, see you later, etc. I.e. “I’m going to go home, catch you on the flip-side, John.”
6. Boogie – This slang word was used as a description for dancing, having fun, etc. I.e. “We went to the new disco club and boogied all night long.”
7. Right On! – Used to show agreement with something or someone in the extreme. I.e. “You’re got into college, right on!”
8. Brick House – A term used to describe someone who is physically built well with an attractive body. I.e. “She’s got a body like a brick house!”
9. Can You Dig It? – A ’70s slang term used to see if someone agreed with you or they understand you. I.e. “We’re going to go to the beach, can you dig it man?”
10. Cat – Used to describe someone who was cool, great, awesome, etc. I.e. “I met your boyfriend today, he’s a real cool cat.”
11. Chump – This ’70s slang was used to describe someone who was a loser, an idiot, a fool, etc. I.e. “Did you see what he was wearing? The chump!”
12. Cool Beans – Used to show agreement with or to reply in the positive. I.e. “You want to head out, cool beans.”
13. Do Me a Solid – The slang term was used to ask a favor of someone. I.e. “Will you do me a solid and not tell mom I’m going out?”
14. Groovy – This ’70s slang word was used to describe someone or something as cool, neat, great, etc. I.e. “That girl is really groovy!”
15. What a Fry – Used to describe something or someone that blows your mind, that is weird or crazy. I.e. “Did you see Toby walking down the road all spaced out, what a fry man!”
(via Coolest Words)
In Australia, "Built like a brick shit-house" certainly means solid...but not necessarily in an 'attractive' way
ReplyDeleteThe word "boogie" could also mean "leave", or "disappear". Like "Hey man, I'm gonna boogie on outta here."
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