Slang Terms of the Seventies
What new slang was introduced during the 70s that you can think of? This is a list of all the words that were in popular usage during the 70s.
skinney
real deal or truth ex "let me give you the slinney on the deal"
Can You Dig ItDo you understand? " Can you dig it man?"
Psyche!!!
To trick someone. To b.s. someone. As if to psyche them out.
BogueUsed to describe something offensive or an unrealistic idea. "That's so Bogue" or "That's Bogue" or "Bogue, man..."
Bootinas in; Are you going Bootin? "I'm going Roller Bootin" or rollerskating
The 'Crib' and going to
the 'Gig'
The "crib" was going home or to someone else's house, and "gig" was work or job.
'Don't Be Such A 'spaz'
A 'spaz' was someone that was accident prone,clutsy, or just acting stupid.
'Dream On'
a term used to get someone down to earth, or tell them they are being unrealistic about something, e.g. when someone would say, "I'm getting a brand new car!" you'd respond, "Yeah, right; dream on man!"
'Far Out'
cool
'Good night, John-boy.'
An annoying phrase popularized by the entire cast of "the Waltons" -- except by John-boy" (Richard Thomas) himself.
'In Your Face!' (or simply, 'Face!')
I have succeeded in embarrassing or up-staging you (usually as through an exceptional play in basketball).
'Lay A Gasser'
to fart.
'May The Force Be With You'
The most popular line from one of the greatest movies of the 70s(and of all time) StarWars.
'Phony'
To describe an overbearing, "two faced", or deceitful person or thing. Also: "Phony Baloney" which then became: "Baloney" which is an active form, used to instantly dismiss the phony person or utterance.
'That's Sick!'
A Midwestern phrase in the late 70's. To describe something odd or unusual. Not necessarily an person or object of distaste, but something suspect but also intriguing. "Sick!"
'The Man'
the man to me means any authority, corporations, police, government, they're all the man tho first used in the 60's by the hippies it live through the 70's,80's,90's and still to this day
'To The Max'!
Take it to the maximum. The best it can be.
You KnowThis was said at the end of nearly every sentence
'You're So Stunned'
Meaning the person acted or said something stupid, dumb.
'Your Mama'
"Your Mama" was said a lot of my school, with also "Joe Mama." With "Happy Days" that brought us the word "Nerd" which was VERY popular.
'book' Or
'booking'
to run quickly, usually away from something. (ie The cops were after hi so he was booking down the street.)
'bunny'
a cute girl
'catch You On The Flip~side'
see you later
'cheese-eater'
I'm pretty sure the definition you list for a brown-noser - "cheesier" - is in fact supposed to be "cheese-eater." I've heard cheese-eater used numerous times as a synonym for a suck-up, but never cheesier. Is it possible that someone mis-heard "cheese-eater" and just always heard it as "cheesier"?
'chill' 'be Cool'
relax, man!
'city'
everything had "city" after it. That was cool-city.
'fab'
same as fabulous. ex: "that movie was fab"
'feel Tha Funk'
feel the music. get down wit da boogie.
'fool That You Are'
it is like saying "dork" or "goofball". also like saying you know that you are a dork in a playing around tone or way.
'get Down,' Or, 'boogie'
dance
The 'izz'
This term was created in the late 1970s and made it's way through the 2000s. The use of "izz" is still popular. c"izz"ash= cash fo' sh"izz"le= for sure b"izz"o= bitch b"izz"nitch= bitch r"izz"ide= ride(car) sm"izz"oke= smoke "izz"ass= ass ......and so one. It's like pig latin, really fun, you should try it out.
'keep On Truckin''
go w/ the flow
'like'
Beginning every sentence with "like". "Like we went to the mall and like I saw him looking at me."
'like'
I do believe the term 'like' was used in the 70s by Americans and has been used ever since. Recently the British have adopted the phrase especially since the popularity of cult sitcom 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S'. The phrase is used in various ways usually by teeneagers and 20 somethings who automatically, subcociuously add a toutch of 'trendiness' to thier sentances. For instance: "Like, let's get outa here!" "Like, no way!" "This is like way cool guys"
'looo-king Gooood!'
a phrase popularized by the late Freddie Prinz Sr. on the tv sitcom "Chico and the man."
'putz'
jEWISH SLANG FOR SOMEONE WHO A CONSTANT SCREW UP OR FOUL UP OR JUST BEING A JERK
'right On' !!
Right on--was a slang used for hep people when you agreed to something ex: Are you going to the club tonight--Right on!
'to The Max.'
Taken to an extreme. As in: That dude is so bitchen, to the max.
'what It Is, What It Is'
a greeting usually meaning,"hey", "What's up?"
...with
Ending a question or sentence using the word "with" has been used in the scandinavian communities of the mid-west since the early 70's. I remember getting flack from people we visited out east, in Boston, during the bicentenial when I used it that way. The most common questions I remember asking are; "ya wanna go with?" or "can I go with?"
4-sho
for sure, or for real
A.F.A.
Insead of signing letters, photos,etc. sincerely we would sig A.F.A. That stood for A Friend Always
Ace
Just another groovy word for funky and awesome.
Airhead
stupid person, usually a woman, usually blond. Often someone pretending to be stupid in order to be considered attractive to the opposite sex. "Chrissy on Three's Company is such an airhead."
All Right
that's da bomb
Alute
Kangblabla with nature and it's properties, and a person that is definitly not scooby
Are You Decent?
Are you fully dressed?
Are You Jivin' Yet?
what Id say to my peers at school, meaning I wanted to know when they'll stop talkin' so serious.
Audi 5000
verb. Meaning to leave now, depart quickly. Iam Audi 5000 (I am outa here, I am leaving right now). Orginated during the period when Audi 5000s were experience sudden and unexpected excellerations.
Awe Sooky Sooky
Like awe yeah baby.. or something looks really good.. like " shut up "; can't believe it.
Awesome
Cool: Thats totally awesome Man!
Awsome Possome
very cool
BAM!!!!
super cool
Baby
sexy, groovy person or someone you love
Backatcha!
"You too".
Bad
Very, very good. As a rule, "Bad" was applied most readily to songs and outfits that you liked.
Bangin
means it is good.
Be Still
Another way of saying "calm down" or "chill out" - "...yo man, be still!"
Be There Or Be Square
Means Be at the party or place or be boring!!
Beat The Drag
driving up and down the 'loop' or the designated driving area as defined by the cool kids with cars!!!
Bitchin'
Way cool or really REALLY neat! That car is bitchin!
Black Saber
you're finished
Blazin
like on fire, ttly(totally) hip or hottttttt
Blood
Used for like a greeting to a friend used for ex: Whats going on BLOOD.
Blow Off/blew Off
to skip, avoid or ignore someone or something. "I blew off that class." or "He was such a jerk, I just blew him off."
Bogart
'Bogart' meant to hold on to a joint too long without passing it-- the origin comes from the actor, Humphrey Bogart, who had an iconic style of performing an entire scene with a cigarette dangling from his lower lip for an extraordinarily long time with 'cool' effect.
To hog something. Like, "Hey man, don't Bogart that smoke. Pass it down!"
Boge
Disgusting, repulsive That's boge!
Bogue
Bad, like "That food was really bogue tonight.
phony,false, or an imitation
Bogus!
Dang it! To be annoyed with something.ex. You fall down "Bogus!"
Bomb
adj. to be hip, cool. ex. That guy has a bomb Chevelle.
Bomb Dude
thats sweet. awesome, something very cool.
Bone Jacked
stealing the style of one who is dead.
Boo-yah
Excited term of joy and happiness.
Boob Tube
television
Boogie
to get your groove on; to dance;
Book
To leave or move in a hurry. "I've gotta book. I'll catch you later" or "Some guys were really booking down the street last night."
Boss!
Cool; awesome
Brawl
To engage in a heavy fight, often to the death.
Bread
Money; Cash. "Do you have any bread?"
Break Foul
means to embarass someone "don't break foul on me "
Brick House
a brick house is when there is a young woman that is well porportioned. she is really fine!!
Brother
Mate, buddy, good friend
Buff
Physically well built. ex: Slyvester Stallone is buff.
Buggin Out, Bugged Out
Meant something freaked you out or "what a trip", how wild
Bummer
bad news, not good,
— A depressing, negative event or thing.
Bummer For Ya!
Is a synonym of sympathy identical in meaning to "Tough break!" or "Too bad!" or "That sucks!"
Bunk
Low quality stash or anything felt to be cheap or untrue.
Burn
To make fun of some one, to crack a joke at someone; for example:"That was a major burn!"
Burn Out
a regular user of drugs
Busted!
Whoever compiled this list was definitely NOT from the 70's! I graduated from high school in 1975 and my husband from 1973 and we both agree that many of these terms were from the 80's and 90's....also, someone should try spell check! 'your' and you're' are two different animals
Buzz Off
Get Lost
C.B. Radio Slanguage
The on air language used over cb radio, one of the most memorable fads of the 70's 10-4 GOOD BUDDY!
Can Ya Dig It???
are you cool with that, is that okay?
You Understand
Caposhi
Means it was really cool.Stylish and sexy "That dress is so coposhi!"
Casanova
Boys who were unusually smooth operators with the girls.
Catch My Drift?
get it?
Catch U Up
seeing u later
Catch You On The Rebound
like see you on the flipside
Cats
people " that cat still owe me some money "
Check ya later.
See you later.
Cheese Weasel
an annoying/obnoxious idiot
Cheesier
Used in the Bronx; Little kids called other kids this if you sucked up to grown ups.
Cheeto
cheasey, or not being youself
Chick
girl
Chill
stay cool
Chillaxin'
resting somewhere, chilling with my friends
Chilln' At The Pad
''RELAXING AT YOUR HOUSE,[HOME]
Choice
"That was really choice man" meaning really cool or great.
Choke n' Puke
Means Bus stop with a diner
Chump
a loser, a fool, a rube.
Close The Shades
I don't want to listen to you, shut up
Closet Disco Queen
somebody who is afraid to go out to the clubs and dance but will stay at home and shake it to the disco music on their 8 tracks.
Colder Than A Deuce!!!
no real meaning just a cool word to use for anything: damn, its hotter than a deuce in here!
Confab
To talk; have a conversation
Convention
used as a diss. Ex. " Is this some sort of psycho convention?"
Cook, Ah CookYou can dance!
Coolsomething great or awesome
Cool Beansreply to something that is cool, awesome.
Cool CatGeneraly a 'with it' streetwise person much like Huggy Bear in Starsky and Hutch
Cool Dude!that's cool.
Cool Man!equivalent to right on or sweet
Cool-o-rooniesomething really cool
Coolermeans prison or jail
Cooliecool awesome fabulous
CopaceticCoined by Steve Martin: all right, cool, safe. As in, "Is everything copacetic?"
Crawford Rana physically strong male; buff
Crazyif something is hip or cool,or far out,people would say "Crazy man...Crazy!
Cribhome, or house. Nice crib., this here is my crib.
Cut The Cheesefarted
Cut!"You've been dissed!" When someone cut you down, an observer might say, "Cut!"
Cya Later Alligator'Cya Later Alligator' is a cheeky term and it usually means cya round.
Damn It JimA phrase from Star Trek that Doctor Leonard "Bones" McCoy said
DangMightyfine
Deadheada grateful dead fan
DecentVery cool, something you are excited about. "The Kiss concert is going to be so Decent!" also shortened to "Deece."
, Means "Great" or "Really Great!"; "That new song is way decent!"
DigEither a show of approval or a show of understanding. ex. "i really dig you" = "i really like you" ex.2 "i can dig it." = "i get what you're saying." ex.3 "can you dig it?" = "do you understand?"
Discoreally cool or something that reasebles coolness, That shirt is todally Disco.
Do It/scorehave sex
Do Me A Solidasking for a favor
Do That!That means your looking good, or have it going on! You are all that!
Do You Copy? Do You Copy?: Understanding what someone is saying
Does Anybody Remember Laughter?A quote from led zeppelin frontman robert plant, usually used as a celebration, for instance, if you were waiting in line to get into a concert and you finally got in " Does anybody remember laughter? "
Doggishsyn. for cold blooded, or cruel as in a messed up diss. If some one lays a cold burn on somebody, you might say, "man, that was doggish!"
Don't Be A Bunnydon't be stupid
Dont Have A Cow Mantheres no need to get in a mood about it
Doobiejoint, marijuana cigarette
DoofusAn individual who is dim-witted and/or socially inept. Example : "He poked himself in the eye with an icepick! What a doofus!"
Dopereally cool
Dork Or Dorkya dull or slow-witted person
Down With.meaning i understand,like,hey man,are you down with it?
Dragas in, "What a drag!" meaning, "man, that's lousy." also, to "Take a drag", aka a "hit".
Dude"Man" "Guy" person. awesome, sweet
Dunny
another word meaning the toilet. (eg)I need to do a piddle in the dunny.
Dy-no-mite!Great
Emeryemery is a word that defines hip or real cool kid
Ends 90's means: money
Fake Me OutTo be deceived or tricked.
FaloupooWhen someone is acting spacy ex. katelyn was acting so faloupoo in class today.
Famoosomething that is very appealing
Far Outcool;
Fauncymeans its a bit cool
FilletThat chick is so Fillet (bad to the bone, bad to the T-Bone, bad to the Fillet Mignon.....shortened to just "Fillet")
Flash BackSudden memory of a past time or event. Feeling high /acid flash back.
Flat LeaverIf you were hanging out with a friend and left to hang with "cooler" kids,you were a flat leaver lol
Floatsame meaning as "get lost", "vamoose", "go away", etc.
Flower PowerRather choose peace over war
Fooey"something that is just plain rubbish"
For Rizzlereally or I didnt no that
For SureUsually pronounced "fer shure"; synonym for the gazillion other things meaning, you are correct, such as, right on, I'm hip, I dig, etc.
FoxNoun, good looking dude or chick. "John Travolta is such a fox!"
FoxyVery attractive girl, "She's pretty Foxy!"
Foxy Mamahot chick, hot girl
Freak-me-outthat really surprised me!
Freak-outan event at which the participants do psychedelic drugs and "freak out."
Freaky-deaky
very weird
Funkcool
Funk-it-outto make something or someone kool,hott or sexier
Funkadelicawesome and funky at the same time!
Funkyto be cool something cool, weird, Not good, "Your bathroom smells funky!"
Funkydoraesomething is funky
FuzzCops,- police,- law enforcement
Gag Me With A Spoonsomething weird or disgusting, a chick who's ugly
Gasfantastic!!!
Gearheadperson interested in cars
Gee Wizoh wow!
Geeka nerdy/loser breed of person, socially inept and some may even go as far as saying tragic. have a fetish for hanging up the fone in mid conversation to make themself feel better about their sad existence. eg: cordell is a geek
Get BentGet messed up.
Get Real means to simply get a life or get out of site
Get-go from the begging
Ghetto Fabulouseawesome or neat
GigJob. e.g. I start my new gig today.
Gimme FiveSlap hands (one palm over the other, then in reverse) with another person, as in agreement with you, or something you really like
Gimme Some SkinThis means to shake someones hand. it lasted from the 60's into the 70's. 'gimme some skin man'
Glow Wormto be very shiny
Gnarlycool, awesome, very good
Gobslots of something
Going AroundTwo people that are dating each other
Good Lookgood looking out. thanks for helping me out
Good Vibespositive energy
Goona nerd
GravySweet,cool,excellent ex."Man that club was gravy"
Gritdirty person
GrodyGross, disgusting "That was grody!"
GroovyCool,hip,wicked
Groovy BabyThat's hottness! something is cool...
Gross(The only thing on your list my friends said was "fox". but they always tediously said gross. Gross: anything disgusting, unacceptable, rude or unpleasant.
Gullyreal goood
Gunshot! Gunshot!far out, very cool, good
Hairy EyeballSomebody looking at you suspiciously or disapprovingly is giving you the hairy eyeball. Parents and teachers were well known for giving the hairy eyeball.
Hangto exist with a person or in a place;
Hard Corenarly; not something that lightweights would do.
Harsh BongA phrase used when something bad happens. Example of a guy talking to a friend. "Hey man, I wrecked my car this afternoon". "Harsh Bong dude..."
Headscommonly refered to as the pot heads in the 70's...my mom said that's what her group was called when she was in school.
Heads And Jocks And NerdsHeads were drug users , jocks played sports and nerds were book smart.
HeavySomething that weighs on your mind, it's important, or heavy.
Hep -catone grooving person
Here's The SkinnyIt means ok heres the lowdown or heres the catch
Hertz DonutA nightmare for those expecting something sweet. A bully asks the nerd, "Do you want a nice Hertz donut?" When the nerd answered in the positive, the bully twists the nerd's nipple (either one) and exclaims, "Hurts, don-ut?"
Hey Sunshinehey bueatiful
Hey What;s Crackinthese are really cool words
HipCool. "That song was very hip"
Hip To The Grovedown with the music
Hippi Letacea slang term for weed. smoke it if you dare
Holla At Metalk to me later, or try to get with somebody
HonkeyA term (usu. derogatory) of a white man. Most known by George Jefferson of "The Jeffersons" TV series.
Hooda bad boy (one your mama wouldn't approve of!)
Hot Pantshot pants means look at her she is very cute or she is a hooty
Hotdog!When you are amazed at something
How's It Hangin'how are things going with you; how are you feeling; "hey man, how's it hangin'?"
Hubba Hubbaused when an attractive walked near by. popular in my town of indianapolis atleast.
HunkGirls' term for a handsome or otherwise attractive boy. "Ooh, he's such a hunk!"
I Am Out To LunchI am confused
I Can Dig Itdig... you are really feelin something
I Dig It!that's awesome...good idea
I Gotta Skittyi have to hurry
I Hate It!If someone gave you some bad news about their life, a popular response was "I hate it" (and if some jack-ass heard you say this, they'd usually respond quickly with "I hate it for ya!")
I Hear That.I accept your decision.
I Like Cheese!!refered to when saying that something is excellent!!! or sexellent! another cathch phrase! eveyones saying it!
I'll Call You Out!Let's fight!!
IYDIn your Dreams
InkyInky was a term used for susupicious. If you saw someone inconspicuously slip something into their bag or something of that nature it was inky. "Inky..."
It's Casualmeaning things are okay, instead of saying "don't worry about it" you'd say "it's casual"
Jack Squat
Nothing. As in, "You Ain't got Jack Squat" or simply, "You Ain't Got Jack."
Jeepers CreepersOh my God or another way of saying far out
Jellto hang out and get stoned or someone who was wasted all the time was a jell head
Jelly BrainSomeone who is slow from excessive drug use, particularly LSD
Jiggydance in a funky way
Jingmoney: "I'm broke, man. Got any jing?"
JinkiesSign of surprise, "Oh my god!", "Oh dear!"
Jive Turkey!A detestable person.
Jive Wisebeing hip/cool see: groovy
Jive or JivingJive can mean to talk or chat. Jiving means to talk nonsense, to be deceptive, or nonsensical. "You aint Jiving man?" That would be the same as, "Is that the truth?"
Joanin'first became popular in the 60's and is synonymous with raggin'; means putting someone down, to cut or rag on them. Ex. "I can't hang with those turkeys; they're always joanin' on me." Possibly peculiar only to the DC area.
Jockvery popular guy like a football player
The JointSomething that is way cool or outta sight: Billy Rays new Corvette is the Joint!
Jonesin'An obsession. "Dude Im jonesin" "Ive got a traveling jones"
Joshinyou gotta be joshin me like ur kidding
Juicera ladies' man
Jump Back!meaning, "are you serious? Wow! when someone's on your "case" about something you would say, "Hey Man, jump back"
Jump Your BonesJump (someones) bones meaning to want to have sex with that person.
Just Because ...get YouJust because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you. (not enough room above) became popular during President Nixon's Watergate problem.
KeenAnother word for Cool.
Keep On Keepin Onhave a good day or hang in there
Keep On Steppenyour not worth my time
Keep On TruckinKeep on doing what you've been doing. Don't stop being you.
Keepin' It Realit means you are keepin it cool.
Kicksshoes,running shoes "hey, i like those new kicks you got there"
KillerA way of saying very cool or extremly dead animal
Killer DillerSomething that is totally cool or righteous
KipeTo steal or take.
Kiss My Wristanother way to say kiss my butt!
KittyAnother name for a friend or group.
Koshercool, sweet.
La LaStupid idiot.... That guy is so LA La!
LakerA RUDE,CRUEL PERSON.
LaterSee you at another time.
Later DaysLater Days to say goodbye
Later Scaterur out. see ya!
LateredPast tense; from the verb, "To later," to get rid of, to leave. "That dude? He was a total dork so I latered him."
Let It All Hang Out!Go for it!
Let's Blow This Taco Stand.Let's leave
Let's Blow Up The Cheeselet's leave
Let's BoogieLet's get going, or Let's dance
Let's Booklet's leave this place
Lets Boogie On Downdance....like drop it likes it hot
Lets Get The Groove Onlets dance
Lightweight1. something that is not hard core 2. Someone who can't handle large quantities of substance
The LowdownThe truth, inside info, unadulterated facts; or dirty, mean. "I got the lowdown." "That was a lowdown trick, man."
MackingChillen, Hanging out, relaxing
Maintainmain-tain: the word was generally pronounced with a slight halt after the first syllable. A word of caution to someone who is slightly paniced, generally from drug usage. Maintain composure. Generally uttered in unison before the policemen approaches your car during a night of marijuana smoking.
Make groceries.A Louisiana term meaning to go shopping for food.
Manan abundant phrase it has been replaced by the more common "dude"
The ManThe cops
Meeeeooooooowww!What a really good looking chick walks by or when a really good looking guy walks buy you would say this.
Mellow OutChill out; Calm Down: Take a pill; Relax; Pop a lude and watch some Land of the Lost, kid.
Mind Your Potatoesto mind your own business
Mintgreat......in good condition...excellent
Mondo Coolcool;awesome
MoofySlut, What a moofy pie!!!
Mr NaturalMr. Natural was a cartoon creation by R. Crumb, pictured with a long beard and a long stride and with the words "Keep On Truckin'" (had nothing at all to do with trucks). He showed up in Head Comix and other underground mags and also on T-shirts and other countercultural gear.
Mucho WackoidMeaning, fantastic, very good. [See "Far Out."]
Mulahmoney, cash
My MellowMyFriend
Nanoo, NanooThe greeting phrase from Mork and Mindy--when I was in high school it was all the rage to greet each other with it.
NarcNarc: Tattler. Someone who turns other people in for anything, especially drug use.
Naughtyto be incredibly cool
Neatthis is kool
NeatoCool
NiftyNeat, interesting, making fun of something involved with a nerd...
Nifty And DorkyNeat or cool (I remember because I hated this expression. Only dorky people used it.) Dorky (means nerdy)
No DuhA response to use when someone states the obvious
No Faketerm similar to no foolin'
No Way, Josethis means a person disagrees about something.
NowhereMeaning various things, e.g. "That's/You're nowhere, man!" meaning that something or someone is boring, uncreative, clueless, foolish, or otherwise "out of it."
Nurkin'cool or in style
Off The Hookcooler then cool
OperatorA guy who knows how to get the ladies and cheat with them without getting caught
Outta SightLike far-out. Very cool, good.
P.O.W.Piece of work. Used to degrade someone. Check out that chick in the red dress, what a P.O.W.
PadHouse, home
PanseySissy. A coward.
Pardy, Hardyto party until dawn
Pass The Jto pass the marijuiana cigarette
Peacerelax "chill"
Peace ,Love and Granolaas a green peacer (another 70's term) all my friends and would say peace,love and granola, when we were leaving
Peace Outit means gotta go
Peace Out Home Free.It means goodbye friend or goodbye person
Peace, Man!Meaning "Hello." Or "Good-bye." Although, it's associated with Hippies of the 60's, there were plenty of us hippies in the 70's using this term a lot. It always came with the two-fingers up "V" "peace sign" as a required accompaniment.
Peel Outto leave quickly or in a hurry, usually on your bike or other vehicle.
Peelerspolice. eg run the peelers are coming
Phasingto go or leave. "well, I'm phasing". Phrase used from Star Trek
Pigpolice
Pimpstud
Pimp JuiceSomething that devontae doesn't have! n he does have a BIG head! n to ashely he has a BIG BUTT!!!!!!
Pimpin'To show that you got all the women. You the man!!!
Pinkpolo'd!refers to a guy with a good fashion sense.
PissahMad cool yo
PlasticFake, Phony - Not real.
Plastic, man, plastic!It means cool; cool, dude, cool.
Po-ta-toeit means tight..or strict...your parents are po-ta-toe!
Poplook
Pop A WheelieWhen driving a bike when you lift front wheel and keep rear wheel on the ground
Powerful that's was strong! amazing or Awesome!
Prepssomeone who was never popular but thought they were. they usually spent 2 hours to get ready each and every morning. people noone liked unless you were among the "group"
Primothe best, the ultimate
Psyche OutAstonished, Intense experiance. That was a real psyche out, whoa what a trip.
PsychedExcited. "Hey I am so psyched about this concert."
Psychedelicawesome; That is one psychedelic fad!
QuepasaWhat's Up?
R.F.N.Means "now". When would you like that report? RFN!
RadCool, awesome
Radicalcool,awesome,sweet. "that was RADICAL man."
Raggin' or Rag Onfirst became popular in the 60's and is synonymous with joanin'; means putting someone down, to cut or joan on them. Ex. "I can't hang with those turkeys; they're always raggin' on me."
Rah RahJock, square, un-cool person.
Rahawhat we "yoopers"[residents of the upper penninsula of mi.} call money
Rasta BizRastafarian term used as a common greeting for both arriving and departing similar to the Hawaian term Aloha.
Raunchygross, disgusting
Raza Unidawe're all together in everything
RealCool, hip, with it. Also, "It's been real", said either genuinely or sarcastically at the end of an event or a rendezvous. "It's been real, see you on the flip side."
Reamedto get the crap beaten out of you (that idiot's gonna get reamed!).
Relevantworth your time; worth patying attention to
RestractoUltimate, dark, cool, different, and often violent.
Rightto not like some one or somethingand to disobey it.
Right Arm/ Farm Outslang making fun of slang
Right Onmeaning that they agree with what they are doing, also another word for cool
RighteousMeaning Groovy or real cool
Ringin'cool/hip/hot/chic
Rip-offsomething that was less than the promised value..."what a rip-off"
Ripped Off Or Rip OffHaving something (could be a materiial item or an idea)stolen from you. "I got ripped off." Or the idea of purchasing something and not getting your money's worth being a "rip off"
Rite Quickreally quick and or right now
Rock On!!!!!!!!!!!!it would mean awesome cool, and totally far out dude
Rockincool
Say Brothalike hi, hey whats up,etc.
Say What?What are you talking about?
Say, Jack?Excuse me, phrase used to get ones attention
Say-bromeans, what's up/what's going on
ScarfTo eat with great appetite and gusto. Example : "I scarfed down the entire bag of chips."
Scoobydont be so clumsy. dont be a scooby
Scoping (scope On)To be working your crush on someone; they don't necessarily know you're doing it.
See ya on the flipsideSee ya later
ShagTo Have Sex!
Shag WagA type of car that was very popular in the early 70's, it looked a lot like a bug car but it was shaped a little bit differently. it was made by Ford adn there were not a lot of these cars made, but there should have been because it was a cool looking car. I think that they have gone back to making the car again, but just with a different name. I hope that you could put this phrase on your list on this webpage.
ShagadelicCool; Cool person, To be very hot or sexy.
Shaggin' WagonA customized van with mags, an elaborate paint job, opera windows and a bed in the back. Said van often had window stickers that read "If this van's rockin', don't bother knockin'" or "don't laugh. Your daughter may be in here."
ShickAs in "hott". Dude, that girl is shick.
Shine It OnTo disregard, ignore or blow off as insignificant. Also used in reference to individuals who are a "stone drag" as in "shine her on" or "shine him on" and often followed by the word "man" to emphasize the sentiment.
ShotgunLaying claim to the front seat
Shrimp Farmingneat
ShuckShuck-means to fool someone or make a fool out of someone.
Signed, Sealed, And Deliveredbeen there.... done that....
Silver BulletMale Virgin. It was really funny when Coors beer came out with their advertisement slogan, "Go get a Silver Bullet tonight". Went right past the adults and censors.
Sit On ItMade popular by "Happy Days," it means basically "shut up," "go to hell," or some other exasperated expression. "Up your nose with a rubber hose" was a similar expression, but popularized by "Welcome Back, Kotter."
Slam DunkA close-range, empathatic score in a basketball game. Started in 1972 and popularized in the mid-seventies by the likes of Julius Erving (Dr. J) of the ABA.
Slamminlike cool, or awesome
Slap Me Some SkinGive me a five man
Slicksneaky "that boy is sleak"
Slide1) Verb tr. To give. ex. "...slide me some bread/skin man."
SmackNerd, Sissy, Momma's boy, etc.
Smell Yameans see you later
Smokeused as a noun, refers to marijuanna; "got any smoke?"
Smoke It Or Hand ItMeaning to smoke the joint and get high or hand it over to me!
Smokeyused in the C.B language to define a cop. Ex: Hey, there is a smokey on our tail.
Smooch-ya-too"love you too, sweetie"
Smooth Move Ex Laxrude comment
Smooth Play ShakespeareSaid/did something really really stupid
Snapsoops my bad, or your saying sorry or you did something bad.
Solid
Cool "Thats pretty solid", Solid- A gracious, friendly, or obliging act;(as in) favor: Please do me a solid.
Solid On DownA loyal person
Sound As A Poundvery good, can also be longer "Sound as a pound up a tree top tall etc" still used today in parts of the midlands
Spiffya word used to describe something thtas looks or sounds good eg. sounds spiffy tristan
SplitTo Leave. "I'm gonna split"
SquareAnother word for a cigarette. Someone who hasn't quite made it to cool
Square BizIn agreement with, or in unison with another person's statement.
StashYour personal supply of contraband.
StaticNonsense, as in "man, quit talking all that static."
StellaA rude connotation for a 'disco' chick; 'Hey, stella! Shouldn't you be heading for the circus, instead of that disco club?'
StellarCool
Step Into The Pasti need a phrase that means the past or steping into the past using 70's slang. thank you.
Stokedexcited ,as in he called me and i was sooooo stoked!
Stomp!Dancing all night, like inviting everyone to a disco. "Baby, you wantta Stomp?" Something the kids in my neighborhood used to say, maybe in yours too.
Stone FoxA "fox" was a really cute guy, but a "stone fox" was the ultimate cute guy!
Stone GrooveSomething so cool, it can't just go away. It's etched in stone.
StonedHigh on dope
Stop Dipping In My Kool-aidstay out of my business
StreakTo run in public in the nude. Very popular in 1974.
Stylin'When you were all decked out in your coolest outfit... "You look Maaaaavelous"
Sucka!someone who just got hustled. dummy. stupid.
Sup Babiehey sexy ,you look good
Sweet Man thats awsome or very cool
Sweet!so awesomely cool, dude.
Sweetish Dude Like So Far Outway cool
SweetnessSomething cool, fun, or awesome.
SwellGreat.
Swingin'having a good time
T.C.BUsed among the soul brothers.Stands for "Take Care of Buisness"
T.C.C.I.CTake Care Cause I Care
T.C.F.S" too cool for School " " means that someone is to cool to be in school!"
T.T.Y.L.Talk to you later!
Take A Chill PillCalm down, cool out. You're too hysterical.
Talking Jivemaking no sense when speaking
Tatteredbeat really bad
Ten-four Good BuddyBorrowed from CB slang; probably not used as much by kids as adults. "Ten-Four" means "I got your message" and "good buddy" was what CBers called each other. "You got the skinny on that?" "Ten-four, good buddy."
Tenderreally cool
That Was 'the Joint'.An event or activity that is outstanding, e.g. a movie, a party or even a song.
That's So Tubular, Man!tubular/radical- awesome, cool, excellent, stellar..ect..
That's Tight, Man.Maybe it was a Northwest thing, but when we said, "Oooh, that's tight, man." It meant, "Okay, that was a low blow" or not very nice at all, a real cut down.
That's Wackedthats screwed up, thats weird, theres something wrong with that, ex: "that dude was wacked"
That's Smashingthat is awesome, cool, and great. "That show was smashing baby yeah!"
This Is Wicked, Mancool or ritchous
Threadsclothing
Tightawesome, cool, being excited.
Tighten Up.A phrase used by a "dumb" student in acknowledging to the "smarter" student that he/she was wrong.
To Go BananasTo go crazy!
To The Bonetotally; completely; to the max. He is scopin' on her to the bone (or TTB)
ToadsParents
Toketake a hit off a joint
Token UpThe act of smoking weed.
TotallyAs in "that's right" or yes
Totally Hotmeans fashion good
Totally ManIt's like saying that is so cool man!
Totally Mungatotally awesome
ToughCool or impressive. "That's a tough car!"
TrippingA term used to describe a deemed insane action or comment by others. i.e. The teacher wants us to read 10 chapters tonight, They are tripping if they think we can read this much tonight.
TrippyMeans 'Cool'. Also used when someone is drinking or smoking, or listeng to acid rock. "That music is so trippy."
TruckTo Leave Move or Go. Lets Truck, Man - later man gotta truck. Keep on Truckin'
TruckinMoving along, taking off, splittin'
Tube Itlets leave this place and go smoke some weed
TubularAwesome, Cool!
TuffCool or sharp
Tunesmusic
TurkeySynonymous with "jerk" or "idiot". Often used in conjunction with "jive" an in "jive turkey".
Twitchin'A slightly more polite form of bitchin': "That's twitchin'!" ; Awesome; cool; far out
UnrealStrange, odd, unique in a weird way, e.g. "That's unreal, man!" Similar in meaning to "far out."
Up Your Nose With A Rubber Hose!No way, or I'm ticked off by what you did. From "Welcome Back, Kotter." Also, In your ear!
Veg Outto relax
WBSappeared at the end of notes you passed in high school. Write Back Soon
Wall-a-goA few minutes ago
Wally Wally Blood And Dollymeaning your crazy about someone in a very irrational way "your Wally wally blood and dolly about her man she's gonna use you like the foo you are." That's one thing I remember most about the 70's.
Wangocool, sweet. That car is so wango.
WassupHello
Way CoolWay Cool: very cool, like wow man. "That was a Way Cool move"
Well Excu-u-use Me!Another Steve Martin-ism,often heard when he hosted Saturday Night Live, and often abused by would-be comedians at parties, etc. by people who thought they sounded as funny as he did, but who usually didn't.
What A Fry!Something so freaky, wild or weird that it fried your brain thinking about it. Often exclaimed when high.
What A Goof!!!Bizarre, wacky, unusual
What A Grueler!A grueler is an obnoxiuos person who gruels (stresses)others.
What A Nightmare!When something was wrong in life, it was defined this way. Used alot in the Midwest.
What Is Hip!An expression of agreement with something cool.
What It Is?!?What's up? What's going on?
What It Iz?Used as a greeting. " What's happenin' bro. What it iz?"
What It Was, What It Is, What It Will Be....
What it was, what it is, What it will be gonna change for me, gonna set me free- chant- means things are going to work out for the best, and are gonna change
What's Happenin'see What's Up, Dude
What's Happenin' ManHow's it going ? Life being good to ya?
What's HappeningWhat are you doing. What is going on. Ex: What's happening, man?
What's Shakin'?Casual greeting; equivalent to "What's Happening?", "How's it going?"
What's The Buzz?What's going on? What's happening?
What's Up, Dudewhat are you doing, how are you doing, or just HEY!!!
What's Your 20?Derivation of the CB radio term "10-20"--meaning one's present location. In common usage, the phrase "What's your 20?" is someone asking where you are or live.
What's up Homie G Funk?It is a way of saying hey. "What up"
Whatcha Doin Homywhat are are doing home dog!!!!
Whateveryou don't care
What's Hangingwhat's up
Whats HappeningSaying was interchangable with "Hows it going"
Whats Popinwhats going on with you
Whats The SkinnyWhats up? whats goin on?
Where Ever You Go, There You AreA statement showing revelation at a situation or result of an event
WickedSomething so very cool, usually expressed as like "That's so wicked cool!" also heard expressed as 'Wick' as in "You're new car is wick, man!"
WipeoutSurfing term; when you are seperated from your surfboard by a big wave, eg. "Did you see that wipeout!"
Wiredhigh
Wizardanother word for cool, or awesome.
Wordi agree
Wowzersunbelievable , something is really cool
Ya Babyof course, sure
Ya Yathats right, I understand!!!
YagalisticBoring "This party is Yagalistic, lets roll."
Yank My ChainTo mislead someone. To waste their time. To be dishonest. "Dont yank my chain buddy."
Yea RightA response to use when someone says something totally bogus
Yeah
right on dudE!
Yeah, Baby!
o yeah; great;
Yo 'sup?
hi,what is going on??
Yo All Stop Jivin'!
quit, now, this is serious!
Yo G Trippy StyleAwesome skating move
You Ain't Just A Woofin'agreeing with
You Wanna Fight? Then Fight These Tears!Meaning Don't even try to fight me. I don't want to.
You're Harshing My Mellow!It means, like, you're annoying me or making me mad. *someone keeps poking you* "Stop it man! You're harshing my mellow!"
YoungbloodIt means young man/young boy
Your Motherrefers to someone telling someone else that they had sex with someone elses mother. the statement is of course not meant to be taken seriously, but is used as a bad comeback.
ZappyWhen someone is acting crazy.
Zenmeans at peace, totally cool with one self,u could say words such as watever. thats cool, . seen it on that 70's show "steven hyde"
Zetus-Lapeduzlike are you serious....NO WAy...thats not true. that cant be happening! You are jokin right?!
ZipperheadGuys with short hair, usually into disco music.
Zippyto go Fast. ex. dang you are zippy. or. you are zip!
ZoinksAMAZING
. scared, horrified;shocked
Zombasomething is really cool
Zooky-zookyvery awesome and amusing
ZootFor something to go flailing outwards, usually shouted as like "ZOOT!"
reference:
www.inthe70s.com/generated/terms.shtml