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What are some slang words from the 70s?

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What are some slang words from the 70s?

20 Slang Terms Every 1970s Kid Will Remember

  • Take a chill pill.
  • Skinny.
  • Catch you on the flip-side.
  • Boogie down.
  • Psych!
  • Brick house.
  • Stop dipping in my Kool-Aid.
  • What a fry.

Is Groovy 60s or 70s?

Groovy (or, less commonly, groovie or groovey) is a slang colloquialism popular during the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. It is roughly synonymous with words such as “excellent”, “fashionable”, or “amazing”, depending on context.

What are some 60s sayings?

The Best Of 1960s Slang

  • Groovy. Meaning: cool.
  • Far out/Outta sight. Meaning: another substitute for cool; strange or bizarre.
  • Dig it. Meaning: to understand or agree with something.
  • (It’s) a gas. Meaning: fun, fine.
  • Mellow. Meaning: Relaxed or laid-back.
  • Bummer. Meaning: a disappointing situation.
  • Slug bug.

What were popular sayings in the 60s?

Here are some of the most popular expressions used to provide commentary on various experiences:

  • A gas: Having a fun time.
  • Bad: Awesome.
  • Beat feet: Leave quickly.
  • Blast: A good time, a loud party.
  • Boss: Fantastic.
  • Bug out: To leave.
  • Bummer: An unpleasant experience.
  • Catch some rays: Get out in the sun.

What is the most used catchphrase?

TV’s 60 Greatest Catchphrases

  • “Yada, yada, yada.”
  • “How you doin’?”
  • “What’choo talkin’ ’bout, Willis?”
  • “The tribe has spoken.”
  • “And that’s the way it is.”
  • “Who are you wearing?”
  • “Come on down!” The Price Is Right.
  • “It’s gonna be legen — wait for it — dary.”

What are some hippie words?

Hippie Slang Words

  • “Bread” or “Dough”
  • “Bummer”
  • “Dig”
  • “Downer”
  • “Flow”
  • “Fry”
  • “The Fuzz”
  • “Grok”

What was popular slang in the 60s?

1960s Slang

A
All Show and No Go someone or something that’s pretty but has no substance
Alright an enthusiastic yes or agreement with something
Amped or Amped up maximum of something, also refers to state of mind
Ape or Ape-shxx crazy or out of control

What are some hippie sayings?

Inspirational Hippie Quotes

  • “War is over if you want it.”
  • “If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there would be peace.”
  • “Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.”
  • “We all want to change the world.”

What are some retro words?

retro

  • antique,
  • old-fashioned,
  • old-school,
  • old-time,
  • old-timey,
  • old-world,
  • oldfangled,
  • quaint,