How do you talk like the 70s?

70s Slang to Describe Experiences
  1. bummer - too bad.
  2. copacetic - alright; no problem.
  3. down with - okay with.
  4. fake me out - trick me.
  5. flat leaver - ditch someone to hang out with someone cooler.
  6. gimme some skin - low five.
  7. hertz donut - informal contraction of "hurts, don't it?"
  8. jeepers creepers - oh my gosh.
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What are some 70's slang words?

List of 1970s Slang:
  • Aww sooky sooky: Aww yeah, baby.
  • Flower power: Choosing peace over war.
  • Jeepers creepers: Oh my gosh.
  • Are you jivin' yet?: Are you more relaxed?
  • Don't be such a spaz: A klutz; silly.
  • Dork: Nerd.
  • The flip side: See you later.
  • Psyche: To trick someone.
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Is far out a 70s word?

"Far out" was a term used to describe something that was so cool and awesome that it was out of this world. The kids on The Brady Bunch often used this saying!
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Is Groovy a 70s word?

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.
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What are some old slang words?

11 Old-Fashioned Slang Words We Should Bring Back
  1. "DAP" (Or "Dead Ass Perfect") The next time you're really enjoying something, be sure to let everyone know you think it's DAP. ...
  2. "Don't Have A Cow" ...
  3. "Know Your Onions" ...
  4. "Happy Cabbage" ...
  5. "The Cat's Pajamas" ...
  6. "Pang-Wangle" ...
  7. "The Bank's Closed" ...
  8. "Twitterpated"
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Emma Stone on Her 1940s Accent



How do 80s people talk?

“Awesome” is equal to or slightly better than “Cool”, certainly better than “Bad” (or “Bitchin”) and about on a par with “Gnarly”, but definitely nowhere near as good as “Tubular”. . . well, that totally, like, rocks my world dude! An intellectual lightweight. A term often used to describe a Valley Girl.
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What does 45 mean in slang?

45 is another way to refer to President Donald Trump, who is the 45th U.S. President. It is commonly used on social media, mainly Twitter, where characters are limited. While 45 is typically used for saving space or time, it is also used as a substitute name by people who are tired of saying or typing Trump.
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What was cool in the 70s?

20 Things Every "Cool Kid" Growing Up in the 1970s Owned
  • Star Wars toys.
  • Tube socks.
  • A chopper bike with a banana seat.
  • Stretch Armstrong.
  • Shrinky Dinks.
  • Nerf balls.
  • A subscription to Tiger Beat magazine.
  • A Pet Rock.
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Can you dig it slang?

Can You Dig it? Typically meaning, “Are you cool with that? Do you understand?” This phrase was used all the time if you grew up during the 70's. If you wanted to check with your friends to see if they were down with hanging out after school, you'd say “Can yah dig it?”
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What is a Stella slang?

Noun. Stella (plural Stellas) (Jamaica, slang, derogatory) A black woman who visits Jamaica as a sex tourist.
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What was 70's fashion?

Popular early 1970s fashions for women included Tie dye shirts, Mexican 'peasant' blouses, folk-embroidered Hungarian blouses, ponchos, capes, and military surplus clothing. Bottom attire for women during this time included bell-bottoms, gauchos, frayed jeans, midi skirts, and ankle-length maxi dresses.
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What was the 70s nickname?

31, 2017, in New York. From the “Roaring '20s” to the “Me Decade” in the 1970s, decades in American history are often known by nicknames. As the 2010s come to a close, listeners call to discuss what they think this decade should be called. What shall we call this decade?
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What does the term bee's knees mean?

When you refer to something as 'the bee's knees', it means that it is of excellent or very high quality. The origin of this expression is largely unknown, although there are a number of theories.
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What does hood mean in slang?

The definition of a hood is slang for a neighborhood. An example of a hood is what you'd call the area in which you live in the inner city.
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What are the most popular slang words?

Below are some common teen slang words you might hear:
  • Dope - Cool or awesome.
  • GOAT - "Greatest of All Time"
  • Gucci - Good, cool, or going well.
  • Lit - Amazing, cool, or exciting.
  • OMG - An abbreviation for "Oh my gosh" or "Oh my God"
  • Salty - Bitter, angry, agitated.
  • Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet.
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What food was popular in the 70s?

13 Long-Lost Foods from the '70s That Will Stoke Your Nostalgia
  • Boeuf Bourguignon.
  • Black Forest Cake.
  • Cheese & Pineapple Hedgehogs.
  • Cheese Straws.
  • Fondue.
  • Watergate Salad.
  • Country Captain.
  • Crepes Suzette.
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What is a 718?

The Porsche 718 is a series of one- or two-seat sports-racing cars built by Porsche from 1957 to 1962. An open-wheel single-seat model was developed for Formula racing.
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What does tops mean slang?

/ (tɒps) slang / noun. a person or thing of top quality. adjective. (postpositive) excellent; superb.
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Why is the number 45 important?

The number 45 was used as a symbol of support for him. Banquets were held with a theme of 45 while many items were produced showing the number or featuring it in some way.
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How do you say hello in the 80's?

'YO': THE GREETING AND SALUTATION FOR THE '80S. 'Yo!"
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What are some 80S slang words?

1980s Slang Words And Phrases
  • Gag me with a spoon! Meaning: That's disgusting! ...
  • Gnarly. Meaning: amazing, awesome; or, disgusting. ...
  • Eat my shorts! Meaning: a crude remark to tell someone to go away, stop bothering you, etc. ...
  • Homeboy, homegirl, homebuddy, etc. ...
  • Veg out. ...
  • Wannabe. ...
  • Where's the beef?
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How do you talk like the 90s?

Most Popular 90s Slang Phrases
  1. Aiight. Aiight is a modified version of the phrase all right. ...
  2. All That And a Bag of Chips. If something is better than the best, it's all that and a bag of chips. ...
  3. As If! The 90s were full of fun sarcastic retorts. ...
  4. Bling. ...
  5. Booyah. ...
  6. Da Bomb. ...
  7. Don't Go There. ...
  8. Eat My Shorts.
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What does a big cheese mean?

Meaning of big cheese in English

an important person in a company or an organization with a lot of influence: He left business school and became a big cheese in the City.
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What does it mean when someone is ducky?

ducky in American English

(ˈdʌki) nounWord forms: plural duckies. Brit slang (used as a term of endearment or familiarity) dear; sweetheart; darling; pet.
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Where did the term none of your beeswax come from?

Mind your own beeswax is a slang rendition of the phrase mind your own business. There is a popular theory that mind your own beeswax started as a retort in the 1700s. As the story goes, women covered their pockmarks with beeswax in the 1700s, which would often run off their faces when they got too near the fire.
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