'60s Vocabulary Quiz

Something that is cool in nature was synonymous with the phrase "far out" back in the 1960s. For example, "This music is so far out!" You could also say, "Did you see her outfit yesterday? It was so far out!"

If someone is bookin' in a vehicle, it means that they are driving fast. For example, "Dude, you're really bookin', slow down!" You could also say, "I was bookin' last night on the freeway at 2 a.m."

If someone is acting like an ape, it means that they are acting crazy or rambunctious in a situation. For example, "Dude, stop acting like a ridiculous ape, you're embarrassing me!"

Someone who is drunk is also called "blitzed." For example, "Dude, you're acting blitzed. I think you drank too much." Another example would be, "Hey, you want to go get blitzed at the party tomorrow?"

A bone yard is also called a junk yard, and was prominently used in the '60s. For example, "I gotta get my car out of the bone yard today." You could also say, "Let's go find some tools at the bone yard tomorrow."

A boogie board was a classic '60s term that was used to describe a surfboard that was small and short in length. For instance, "Hey, grab your boogie board so we can have some fun at the beach today!"

To "bug" someone is to bother or annoy them. For example, "Quit bugging me, you're being so annoying!" Another example would be, "Let's go bug our math teacher with a funny prank!"

Another phrase for leaving a party or situation is to "bug out." For example, "Let's bug out of here, this party is going to end soon." You could also say, "Hey, you want to bug out of English class today?"

If I say, "This comic book is like cherry," it means that the comic book is used, but is in "like new" or "mint" condition. This phrase can be used to describe a variety of used goods.

To go out in the sun means to "catch some rays." An example sentence would be "Hey, we've been in the house all morning, let's go catch some rays!" You could also say, "I guess we can't catch some rays since it's going to rain today."

"Chrome dome" was the phrase that was used in the '60s to denote someone who was bald. This was often used in an insulting manner. For example, "Look at that chrome dome on that guy's head!"

If you get "decked out" for a party, it means that you are putting time and effort in your appearance to look good. For example, "I can't talk, sorry, I gotta get decked out for this party."

To chop someone means to insult them via verbal threats. For example, "Hey, stop chopping Steve, it's not nice." You could also say, "Maria is really mad at you because of how you chopped her behind her back."

If you call "dibs" on, let's say, sitting in the front seat of a car, it means that the front seat is now "yours." For example, "I call dibs on the chocolate ice cream when we get home."

The Beatles were called the "Fab Four" in the '60s. This was due to their immense popularity with their music and song-writing skills. An example sentence would be, "I've got tickets to see the Fab Four on Saturday!"

The word "groovy" was synonymous with "awesome." For instance, "This party is so groovy!" You could also say, "Look at that guy over there! He's got some pretty groovy dance moves!"

If someone tells you to "hang tough," it means that they want you to keep going when things get hard. For example, "I know you just lost your job, but hang tough, it'll get better."

Another way of telling someone to relax or "rest up" is by using the phrase "hang loose." For instance, "I know you haven't been feeling well lately, so just hang loose for a few days."

To show enthusiasm for an event or an object is to be "jazzed" about it. For instance, "I am so jazzed that I have tomorrow off from work!" You could also say, "I can't wait for the party tomorrow, I'm so jazzed about it!"

A hunk is someone who is physically attractive in appearance. For example, "Did you see that guy just now? He was such a hunk!" You could also say, "Channing Tatum is such a hunk!"

To tell someone to go away, you might use the phrase "kiss off." For example, "Kiss off man, you're being annoying" or "I'll give you $5 if you tell our English teacher to 'kiss off.'"

To "scarf" a plate of food means to eat it quickly and eagerly. For example, "He was so hungry, he scarfed his whole plate of lasagna!" You could also say, "I could easily scarf this entire Thanksgiving turkey."

A home was called a "pad" back in the '60s. For instance, "Hey, can I crash at your pad tonight?" You could also say, "My pad is filled with giant spiders, I think I need to move soon."

"Right on" is a phrase that is typically used at the end of a sentence, and shows positive agreement and acknowledgment. For example, "Hey I just landed a job!" "Oh nice, right on!"

To be annoyed at someone is to be "ticked off" by them. For instance, "I don't want to talk to my boyfriend anymore, he ticked me off yesterday," or "My mom has been ticking me off lately."

To be "tight" with someone is to be really good friends with that person, or to be on really good terms. For instance, "I'm tight with my friend Jason; we've been friends for 10 years."

"Tuning someone out" means that you are uninterested in what they are saying, and thus, you're not listening to them anymore. For instance, "I've been tuning my boyfriend out all day, he's being annoying."

If a situation or object is "unreal," it means that it is amazing. This is usually met with feelings of disbelief as well. For example, "Did you see the moon last night? It was totally unreal, wasn't it?"

A "zilch" is another way of saying "zero." For instance, "Hey, how much food do you have in your fridge?" "Zilch!" You could also say, "Hey, how much homework do you have to do?" "Zilch!"

A square doesn't refer to a shape in this context, but to a person who is uncool in nature. For example, "He never wants to go anywhere, what a square," or "Did you see that ugly car Matt was driving? He's such a square."

To leave an event, like a party, means to "split" from it. For instance, "Hey, I'm gonna split, I have to work early tomorrow," or "Hey, where's Kevin? Oh, he just split from the party."

Someone who was turned down might have been referred to as "shot down." For instance, "Kate was shot down by the guy she asked out," or "I asked my mom if I could go to the mall, but she shot me down."

To consume a lot of food means to "pig out." For example, "Sam is totally pigging out at this party; I guess he hasn't eaten all day." You could also say, "I'm definitely going to pig out at that buffet!"

"No sweat" is a phrase that is synonymous with "no worries." For example, "Hey, thanks for fixing my car." "Yeah, no sweat!" Or you could also say, "Hey, don't sweat about that test tomorrow, you're going to do great!"

Someone who has a good sense of style may also be called "nifty." For instance, "You should see my friend's closet, she's really nifty," or "Wow girl, you're looking pretty nifty this evening!"