Sayings come and go. Some linger for decades; others stick around for a brief period of time. What sayings are typical of the 60s and 70s? Did you say them back then? Do you still? Depending on how old you are, perhaps you have never actually heard anyone voice these. Let’s take a look.
1960s Slang Terms
Starting with the 1960s…We admit to still using “What a drag”!
“Can You Dig It?”
Meaning, do you understand? Are you on board?
“Far Out!”
Something that is impressive or surprising.
“Right On!”
Agreement or affirmation.
“Groovy!”
Cool or excellent.
“Outta Sight!”
Amazing, beyond normal.
“Heavy Man!”
Something profound or serious.
“Hey Man!”
A casual greeting.
“Peace!”
A farewell or a declaration for the desire for peace.
“What a drag!”
Something that’s boring or disappointing.
“Slug Bug”
Refers to a Volkswagen Beetle; also a children’s game.
1970s Slang Terms
New sayings emerged in he 70s.
“Take A Chill Pill”
Relax or calm down.
“Skinny”
The real information or truth, as in “what’s the skinny?”
“Catch You On The Flip-Side”
See you later.
“Boogie Down”
To dance enthusiastically.
“Psych!”
Indicating that one has just been joking.
“Brick House”
Refers to a very attractive person.
“Chillin’ At The Pad”
Relaxing at home.
“Off The Hook”
Something that is very exciting or cool.
These terms vividly capture the cultural and social nuances of their respective decades, reflecting the dynamic shifts in language and expression over time. Do you use any of these? What did we miss?
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