How Well Do You Know 1970s Slang?

If something is "sick," it means that it's cool or unique in nature. For example, "Dude, that car is so sick!"

If someone is being phony, they are being fake in personality. For example, "Stephanie is being so phony lately, I don't trust her anymore."

"Far out" is usually used as a response to show agreement or mutual interest with something or someone. For instance, "Hey, I just got a new job!" "Far out dude!"

Another way to "rub it in" that you've won an argument or bet is to say "in your face." For example, "I told you the Patriots would win the football game. In your face!"

"Say bra/bro" is an informal way of saying "what's up?" For example, "Say bro, how are you doing today?"

"See ya on the flipside" means "I'll see you later," which is a way of parting ways with someone. For example, "Thanks for the fun night; See ya on the flipside!"

If someone is being clumsy with things, they are being a "scooby." For example, "Don't be such a scooby, you keep dropping your car keys!"

If someone is very attractive, one might say they are a "shick." For instance, "Look at that girl over there. What a shick!"

If someone was tricked or fooled, they were "shucked" by someone or something. For instance, "Dude you just got shucked by that puzzle."

"Sit on it" means to "shut your mouth" or "be quiet." For example, "Sit on it man, you're being so rude right now."

If something is "slammin'," that means that it's really good or tasty. Another example would be, "This concert is slammin'!"

If someone is a "smack," they are nerdy or uncool in nature. An example would be, "Did you see that new kid? What a smack!"

When someone "slips up" on something, such as asking a guy/girl out, one might say "smooth move." For example, "Smooth move, John, now she'll never go out with you."

If I say "that's a solid plan," that means that I agree with the plan. Another example would be, "Those shoes are solid," which means I like the shoes.

Another way of saying "cigarette" is to use the word "square." For instance, "Got a square man? I don't have any money to buy one."

If I'm feeling stoked for something, it means that I'm showing enthusiasm or excitement. For example, "I'm so stoked that I have off from work tomorrow!"

If something is "wack," it means that it's strange, unusual or not very good. For instance, "What a wack party, nobody is here!"

In an unfair situation, one might describe it as "bogus." For instance, "Dude you won by cheating, that's so bogus!"

"TCFS" stands for "too cool for school," and is often used to describe someone who thinks highly of themselves. For example, "I'm skipping school today man. TCFS!"

If something is "old-school," that means that it's out of date or style and old-fashioned. For example, "Those shoes are so old-school."

Believe it or not, people used the word "truck" to "leave" a situation back in the '70s. For example, "Let's truck out of here, I'm bored."

To "veg out" means to chill or relax for the day, which may include activities like reading a book, playing games or sleeping. For example, "I only get one day off a week and I spend it by vegging out."

A grueler is someone who makes other people feel annoyed or uncomfortable. For example, "He's such a grueler, I can't stand being around him."

"I could care less" is synonymous with "whatever," and is usually dismissive in nature. For instance, "Honey, can you wash your hands before dinner?" "Whatever."

"Ya ya" is to mutually agree with someone, and often means "OK, I get it." For example, "Honey can you take the trash out?" "Ya ya..."

"Zappy" means that someone is acting weird or obnoxious in nature, which can often annoy others. For example, "Stop being so zappy man or I'm going to leave!"

If someone is a "fox," it means they are "hot" or "cute" in appearance. For example, "That girl is such a fox, I want to ask her out."

Another way of saying "casual" is to just shorten it with "cazh." For example, "Hey man, you're looking real cazh today with those fuzzy sweatpants."

To be lame or uncool in nature is to be a "rah rah." For instance, "Did you see what that new kid was wearing? What a rah rah!"

Believe it or not, another way of saying "I'm pregnant" or "she's pregnant" is to say, "the rabbit died." For instance, "Dude did you hear about Stacy? The rabbit died."

If someone says "pardy hardy," that means they want to keep partying until the early morning hours. For example, "Hey man, I'm tired. You wanna go?" "No way, pardy hardy!"

If someone is a "pansy," that means they get scared very easily. For instance, "Dude, Matt is such a pansy, you can't watch any horror movie with him!"

If someone is a "brother" to you, it means they are a really good friend. For example, "Hey brother, can you give me a hand with these tools?"

If you disagree or disapprove of someone or something, you might say the phrase "no way, Jose!" For instance, "Hey, you wanna study together later?" "No way, Jose!"

To "mellow out" means to chill or calm down. For instance, "Hey man, just mellow out, OK? You're acting too stressed."