We admit, that although we were around in the 80s and 90s, we did not use all of these – but we certainly used some, and still do. And my JVC BoomBox? I loved that thing. How many of these terms do you still use?
1980s Slang Terms
Let’s dive into the 1980s:
“Not Even”
Disbelief or disagreement.
“Gag Me with a Spoon”
Expression of disgust or annoyance.
“Have a Cow”
To overreact or get upset. Usually stated as, “Don’t have a cow”.
“No Duh”
Stating the obvious; “Of course”. Often shortened to, “Duh”.
“Grody”
Disgusting or gross.
“Boom Box”
Portable radio and tape machine.
“Grindage”
Delicious food.
“Cheeuh!”
An expression of agreement or acknowledgment.
“Butter”
Smooth; used to describe someone who is smooth in their actions or speech. Sometimes pronounced “buttah”.
“Bod”
Short for body, often referring to someone’s physique.
“Zeek”
A geek with undeniable sex appeal.
1990s Slang Terms
The 90s brought their own flavor to language.
“As If!”
Expression of skepticism or disbelief, popularized by the movie Clueless.
“All That And A Bag Of Chips”
To describe something or someone as better than expected or having a high level of appeal.
“Da Bomb”
Something that is excellent or awesome.
“Booyah!”
An exclamation used to express joy or triumph.
“Fly”
Cool or trendy.
“Whatever”
A dismissive term used to express indifference or lack of interest.
“Loser”
A derogatory term used to describe someone seen as unsuccessful or unpopular.
“Take a Chill Pill”
A phrase used to tell someone to calm down or relax.
“Word”
Used to express agreement or acknowledgment.
“Buggin’ Out”
To react with disbelief or to overreact.
These slang terms vividly capture the cultural and social nuances of their respective decades, reflecting the dynamic shifts in language and expression over time.
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