How Much Slang Do You Remember From the 70s?
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In 1970s Slang, What Does It Mean to "book It"?
1
Dance well
2
Move quickly
3
Tell a lie
4
Write a story
In 1970s slang, to "book it" meant to run away fast or leave a place in a hurry.
If Someone Says "Can You Dig It? ", What Are They Asking?
1
Can you understand or agree
2
Can you cook?
3
Can you physically dig?
4
Can you dance?
In 1970s slang, "Can you dig it?" was a cool way of asking if you understood or agreed.
What's the Meaning of "the Man" in '70s Slang?
1
A superhero
2
A best friend
3
A rich businessman
4
Authority figures or the police
In 1970s slang, "the Man" referred to authority figures like the police, government, or anyone in power.
What Would a "brick House" Describe in the 1970s?
1
A bodybuilder
2
A stubborn person
3
A strong, attractive woman
4
A house made of bricks
In 1970s slang, a "brick house" described a strong, curvy, and physically attractive woman.
If Someone Is "digging Your Scene," What Are They Doing?
1
Arguing with you
2
Stealing your ideas
3
Mocking you
4
Complimenting your vibe
In 1970s slang, if someone was "digging your scene," they were really liking your vibe or style.
What Would You Call Someone Who’s "foxy"?
1
Funny
2
Clever
3
Tricky
4
Attractive
In 1970s slang, calling someone "foxy" meant they were very attractive, stylish, and irresistibly charming.
In '70s Slang, What Does It Mean to "jam"?
1
Eat
2
Take a nap
3
Play music together
4
Argue
In 1970s slang, to "jam" meant to play music together, dance, or just have a great time.
If You’re "laid-Back," What’s Your Attitude?
1
Angry
2
Chill and relaxed
3
Energetic
4
Nervous
In 1970s slang, being "laid-back" meant you were easygoing, relaxed, and not easily stressed out.
What's a "ragtop" in '70s Lingo?
1
A convertible car
2
A bad haircut
3
A cheap jacket
4
A mop
In 1970s slang, a "ragtop" referred to a convertible car with a soft, foldable fabric roof.
When Someone Says "keep on Truckin'," What Do They Mean?
1
Start dancing
2
Drive a truck
3
Keep moving forward
4
Buy groceries
In 1970s slang, "keep on truckin’" meant to keep going, stay positive, and push through challenges.
If You’re "bad" in the 1970s, You Are:
1
Cool and impressive
2
Confused
3
Actually bad
4
Sick
In 1970s slang, being "bad" actually meant you were impressive, cool, tough, or extremely talented.
In 1970s Slang, "threads" Refers to:
1
Records
2
Clothes
3
Hair
4
Needles
In 1970s slang, "threads" was a groovy way of talking about someone’s clothes or outfit.
If Someone Says "outta Sight! ", What Do They Mean?
1
Gone
2
Invisible
3
Really amazing
4
Creepy
In 1970s slang, saying "outta sight!" meant something was amazing, fantastic, or incredibly cool.
If You "split," What Did You Do?
1
Divide something
2
Dance
3
Sleep
4
Leave quickly
In 1970s slang, if you "split," it meant you left, took off, or got out of there quickly.
"What’s Your Bag? " Means:
1
What’s your luggage?
2
What’s your address?
3
What’s your favorite food?
4
What's your problem or interest?
In 1970s slang, "What’s your bag?" was a way of asking about someone's deal, problem, or passion.
If Someone’s Called a "turkey," What Are They?
1
A fool
2
A vegetarian
3
A dancer
4
A show-off
In 1970s slang, calling someone a "turkey" meant they were acting foolish, clumsy, or just plain silly.
What Does It Mean to "flip Your Wig"?
1
Lose your cool
2
Dance crazily
3
Sleep all day
4
Wear a hat
In 1970s slang, to "flip your wig" meant to lose control emotionally, usually from excitement or anger.
What Does It Mean if Something Is "groovy"?
1
Boring
2
Old-fashioned
3
Strange
4
Cool and excellent
In 1970s slang, if something was "groovy," it meant it was awesome, fun, stylish, or really cool.
If Something Is "solid," It’s:
1
Stubborn
2
Made of stone
3
Dependable and cool
4
Expensive
In 1970s slang, if something was "solid," it meant it was dependable, excellent, or really trustworthy.
In '70s Slang, a "boogie Machine" Could Be:
1
A washing machine
2
A car
3
A club
4
A robot
In 1970s slang, a "boogie machine" was usually a fun nickname for a car or someone great at dancing.
"Heavy" Was Often Used to Describe:
1
Something happy
2
Something boring
3
Something serious or intense
4
Something overweight
In 1970s slang, "heavy" was used to describe something serious, intense, emotional, or deeply meaningful.
If Someone Is a "jive Turkey," They Are:
1
A great dancer
2
A teacher
3
A chef
4
A liar or fool
In 1970s slang, a "jive turkey" was someone who was fake, unreliable, or full of nonsense.
When Someone Says "no Sweat," They Mean:
1
It's raining
2
No problem
3
I'm tired
4
I'm cold
In 1970s slang, saying "no sweat" meant something was no problem, easy to handle, or not a big deal.
What Is a "pad" in '70s Slang?
1
A house or apartment
2
A seat
3
A notebook
4
A bandage
In 1970s slang, a "pad" was a casual term for someone's apartment or place to live.
If Someone "burns Rubber," What Are They Doing?
1
Running
2
Smoking
3
Driving fast
4
Cooking
In 1970s slang, to "burn rubber" meant to drive away fast, usually leaving tire marks on the road.
In the '70s, a "cat" Referred to:
1
An actual cat
2
A cool guy
3
A hippie
4
A criminal
In 1970s slang, a "cat" referred to a cool, stylish, or laid-back person, often a man.
What Does It Mean to "get Down"?
1
Sleep
2
Argue
3
Sit
4
Dance energetically
In 1970s slang, to "get down" meant to dance enthusiastically, have fun, or really enjoy yourself.
In '70s Slang, What’s a "hustle"?
1
A hairstyle
2
A dance or a scam
3
A car
4
An exercise
In 1970s slang, a "hustle" could mean either a clever scheme for money or a popular dance move.
What Does It Mean to "bust a Move"?
1
Run away
2
Tell a joke
3
Start a fight
4
Dance
In 1970s slang, to "bust a move" meant to show off your dance skills or start dancing.
If You "pig Out," What Are You Doing?
1
Shopping
2
Sleeping
3
Eating a lot
4
Driving
In 1970s slang, to "pig out" meant to eat a lot of food, usually very quickly or messily.
When Someone Is "stoned," They Are:
1
Energetic
2
Intoxicated
3
Exhausted
4
Confused
In 1970s slang, being "stoned" meant someone was very high or intoxicated, usually from inhaling substances.
If Someone Is "decked Out," They Are:
1
Lost in thought
2
Dressed very stylishly
3
Being very tired
4
Dressed badly
In 1970s slang, if someone was "decked out," they were dressed up in flashy, stylish, or fancy clothes.
To "crash" Somewhere Means:
1
Stay or sleep there
2
Dance wildly
3
Yell loudly
4
Have an accident
In 1970s slang, to "crash" somewhere meant to sleep, hang out, or stay over, often unexpectedly.
"Sock It to Me" Means:
1
Give it to me straight
2
Hug me
3
Ignore me
4
Punch me
In 1970s slang, "Sock it to me" meant "give it to me straight" or "bring it on" with enthusiasm.
A "square" Is Someone Who Is:
1
Wild
2
Adventurous
3
Out of touch or uncool
4
Trendy
In 1970s slang, a "square" was someone who was old-fashioned, uncool, boring, or resistant to new ideas.
"Catch My Drift? " Means:
1
Are you leaving?
2
Are you coming with me?
3
Are you hungry?
4
Are you following what I mean?
In 1970s slang, "Catch my drift?" was a casual way of asking if someone understood your meaning.
If You "hang Loose," You Are:
1
Hyperactive
2
Nervous
3
Relaxed and easygoing
4
Bored
In 1970s slang, if you "hang loose," you stay relaxed, carefree, and go with the flow.
What Would You Call a "greaser"?
1
A hippy
2
A surfer
3
A nerd
4
A tough guy with slicked-back hair
In 1970s slang, a "greaser" referred to a tough guy with slicked-back hair, leather jackets, and a rebellious style.
To "wig Out" Means:
1
Clean
2
Get excited or freak out
3
Dance
4
Sleep
In 1970s slang, to "wig out" meant to freak out, panic, or have an intense emotional reaction.
"Mind-Blowing" Describes Something That Is:
1
Boring
2
Heartbreaking
3
Amazingly impressive
4
Horrible
In 1970s slang, "mind-blowing" described something so amazing, intense, or shocking that it totally blew your mind.
A "dynamite" Event Is:
1
Boring
2
Dangerous
3
Cheap
4
Fantastic
In 1970s slang, a "dynamite" event was something extremely exciting, amazing, and full of great energy.
"Boss" in '70s Slang Means:
1
Serious
2
Young
3
Mean
4
Great or excellent
"Boss" in '70s slang meant something extremely cool, excellent, or impressive—often used to compliment someone's style or attitude.
If Someone Says "What's Happening? ", They Mean:
1
What’s wrong?
2
What’s funny?
3
What’s boring?
4
What’s going on?
If someone says "What's happening?" in the '70s, they're casually asking what's going on or how you're doing.
When Someone Is "tripping," They Are:
1
Walking funny
2
Dancing
3
Eating
4
Acting strange or or overreacting
When someone is "tripping," they're overreacting, acting irrationally, or getting upset about something minor or insignificant.
"Funky" in the 1970s Meant:
1
Cool, with a strong rhythm
2
Quiet
3
Shy
4
Smelly
"Funky" in the 1970s meant stylish, hip, or cool, often describing something uniquely expressive or musically groovy.
"Gimme Some Skin" Was an Invitation to:
1
Dance
2
Hug
3
Shake hands or slap hands
4
Fight
"Gimme some skin" was an invitation to give a friendly handshake, high-five, or slap hands enthusiastically in greeting.
"Ace" in Slang Means:
1
Top-notch
2
Failure
3
Trouble
4
Clown
"Ace" in '70s slang means something outstanding or top-notch, describing a person or thing as exceptionally good or cool.
When You Call Someone a "space Cadet," You Mean They Are:
1
Smart
2
Forgetful and scatterbrained
3
Friendly
4
Aggressive
When you call someone a "space cadet," you're saying they're forgetful, distracted, or acting like their head is in the clouds.
What Would "mooch" Mean in 1970s Slang?
1
Sleep
2
Take or borrow without paying
3
Exercise
4
Work hard
To "mooch" in 1970s slang meant to regularly borrow or take things from others without intending to return the favor.
"Cruisin'" Usually Referred to:
1
Driving around for fun
2
Walking downtown
3
Flying
4
Sailing
"Cruisin'" usually referred to casually driving around town, often to socialize, relax, or show off your cool ride.
"Catch You on the Flip Side" Means:
1
Follow me
2
I'll meet you at a store
3
See you later
4
Don't leave
"Catch you on the flip side" means saying goodbye for now, with the promise of seeing someone again later.
"Out to Lunch" Describes Someone Who Is:
1
Eating
2
Busy
3
Adventurous
4
Clueless
"Out to lunch" describes someone who's distracted, clueless, or not paying attention—essentially spaced out or unaware of what's happening.
If Someone Tells You to "boogie Down," What Are They Asking You to Do?
1
Relax
2
Argue
3
Sit down
4
Dance
If someone tells you to "boogie down," they're inviting you to dance energetically, have fun, and enjoy the music.
If You're "hanging Ten," You're Likely:
1
Driving
2
Surfing
3
Flying
4
Biking
If you're "hanging ten," you're likely surfing, specifically riding the front of the board with all ten toes hanging over the edge.
"Peachy Keen" Describes Something That Is:
1
Excellent
2
Confusing
3
Cheap
4
Disastrous
"Peachy keen" describes something that is excellent, wonderful, or just perfectly fine—everything is going great!
"Jive" Refers to:
1
A style of speech or dancing
2
A prank
3
A meal
4
A haircut
"Jive" refers to slick, fast-talking chatter, often exaggerated or insincere, and could also describe lively dancing or music.
What Does "deck" Someone Mean in '70s Slang?
1
Compliment them
2
Give them a present
3
Invite them to dance
4
Hit them hard
In '70s slang, to "deck" someone meant to punch or hit them, often with a powerful or knockout blow.
If Someone Is "bad to the Bone," They Are:
1
Nerdy
2
Tough and cool
3
Evil
4
Boring
If someone is "bad to the bone," they are tough, fearless, rebellious, and carry a strong, effortlessly cool attitude.
If Something Is "choice," It's:
1
Predictable
2
Exceptional or the best
3
Terrible
4
Bizarre
If something is "choice," it's top-quality, excellent, or the best of its kind—something really impressive.
When Something Is "far Out," It’s:
1
Very weird
2
Very cool or impressive
3
Very bad
4
Very distant
When something is "far out," it’s amazing, unbelievable, or super cool—often used to react to something impressive or mind-blowing.
When Someone Says "that’s a Gas," They Mean:
1
It’s scary
2
It’s hilarious
3
It’s boring
4
It’s expensive
When someone says "that's a gas," they mean something is really fun, hilarious, or an all-around great time.
"The Fuzz" Was a Slang Term for:
1
An itchy sweater
2
A bad haircut
3
The police
4
A teddy bear
"The fuzz" was a slang term for the police, often used in a somewhat rebellious or playful context.
If Someone Says "that's Bogus," What Do They Mean?
1
It's amazing
2
It's unfair or fake
3
It's boring
4
It's expensive
If someone says "that's bogus," they mean something is false, fake, unfair, or just downright nonsense.
If Someone Says "the Skinny," They Are Offering:
1
A secret code
2
Fashion advice
3
The full story or details
4
A salad recipe
If someone says "the skinny," they are offering the inside information, the details, or the truth about a situation.
In the '70s, if You Had a "lead Foot," You:
1
Danced poorly
2
Drove very fast
3
Kicked people
4
Walked slowly
If you had a "lead foot," you were driving too fast or speeding, often with a heavy foot on the pedal.
If Someone Is "blowin' Smoke," What Are They Doing?
1
Telling lies or exaggerating
2
Having a deep conversation
3
Complaining loudly
4
Smoking
If someone is "blowin' smoke," they are likely talking nonsense, exaggerating, or making empty claims—essentially not being truthful.
What Does It Mean if Someone Is "spazzing Out"?
1
Getting overly excited or losing control
2
Dressing up
3
Going shopping
4
Falling asleep
If someone is "spazzing out," they are overreacting, losing control, or having an emotional breakdown, often in an exaggerated or frantic manner.
A "drag" Would Be Something That Is:
1
Expensive
2
Boring or disappointing
3
Energetic
4
Fun
A "drag" in the '70s described something boring, disappointing, or tedious—definitely not enjoyable or fun.
What Would It Mean if Someone Is a "bad Cat"?
1
A sleepy person
2
A villain
3
A hungry person
4
A cool, impressive guy
If someone is a "bad cat," it means they’re impressively cool, tough, talented, or just an all-around standout person.
A "rip-Off" Refers to:
1
A lie
2
A compliment
3
A dance move
4
A poor quality purchase
In 1970s slang, a "rip-off" referred to something that was unfairly overpriced, cheap, or a total scam.
Someone Who Is "grooving" Is:
1
Laughing
2
Sleeping
3
Eating
4
Dancing and enjoying the music
Someone who is "grooving" is enjoying themselves, often dancing, feeling the music, or just having a great time.
If Someone Is "psyched," They Are:
1
Excited
2
Angry
3
Bored
4
Scared
If someone is "psyched," they are excited, pumped up, or mentally prepared for something thrilling or important.
"Get a Grip" in 1970s Slang Meant:
1
Dance harder
2
Grab something
3
Fall asleep
4
Get control of yourself
In 1970s slang, "get a grip" meant to calm down, regain control, or stop overreacting to a situation.
When Someone Says "what It Is," They Are Asking:
1
What's wrong?
2
What's happening or what's new
3
What’s your favorite song?
4
What's your zodiac sign?
They are asking what's going on, what's the situation, or what's happening. It’s a casual way of checking in or greeting.
If You "chill," You:
1
Get angry
2
Relax
3
Clean
4
Run away
In 1970s slang, if you "chill," you relax, hang out, and take it easy without any stress.
"Flip Out" Was a Way to Say Someone:
1
Was stylish
2
Was extremely upset
3
Was tired
4
Was driving fast
"Flip out" was a way to say someone lost control, became extremely upset, or reacted in an exaggerated, over-the-top manner.
What Does It Mean if Something Is "hip"?
1
Old-fashioned
2
Difficult
3
Slow
4
Trendy or cool
If something is "hip," it means it’s stylish, trendy, or cool—completely in tune with the latest vibes and culture.
"Mellow Out" Would Tell Someone to:
1
Get louder
2
Calm down
3
Leave
4
Speed up
"Mellow out" would tell someone to calm down, relax, or chill—especially if they were acting tense or overly excited.
If Someone Is "jammin'," What Are They Most Likely Doing?
1
Cooking
2
Singing or playing music
3
Running errands
4
Eating
If someone is "jammin'," they are most likely playing or enjoying music, especially in an improvised or energetic way.
If You’re "wired" in 1970s Slang, You Are:
1
Sleepy
2
Energetic or hyper
3
Relaxed
4
Confused
If you're "wired" in 1970s slang, you are likely hyperactive or overly excited, often referring to being full of energy or on edge.
When Someone Says "solid, Man! ", What Do They Mean?
1
You're boring
2
You're reliable or cool
3
You're sneaky
4
You're silly
When someone says "Solid, man!" they're enthusiastically approving or agreeing, indicating something is excellent, reliable, or impressive.
"Later, Gator" Was a Playful Way to Say:
1
Thank you
2
See you tomorrow
3
I’m hungry
4
Goodbye
"Later, gator" was a playful and friendly way to say goodbye, often followed by the reply, "After while, crocodile!"
"Chick" in the 1970s Referred to:
1
A celebrity
2
A woman or girl
3
A cool guy
4
A baby bird
"Chick" in the 1970s referred to a young woman or girl, often used informally or casually.
When Someone Says "catch Some Rays," They Plan to:
1
Watch TV
2
Sleep
3
Eat
4
Sunbathe
When someone says "catch some rays," they plan to sunbathe or spend time in the sun to get a tan.
A "hustler" in the '70s Would Often Refer to:
1
Someone who dances
2
Someone who paints
3
Someone who surfs
4
Someone who works the system or scams
A "hustler" referred to someone who was a go-getter, or someone who used clever, sometimes underhanded methods to make money.
What Does "getting Your Groove On" Mean?
1
Dancing
2
Driving
3
Solving a problem
4
Reading
"Getting your groove on" means getting into the rhythm, enjoying the music, or dancing with energy and confidence, often in a social setting.
If Someone Is "burned Out," They Are:
1
Excited
2
Just starting
3
Hyper
4
Tired and exhausted
In 1970s slang, if someone was "burned out," they were completely exhausted, drained, or mentally worn down.
If You "bail," You:
1
Eat
2
Leave abruptly
3
Enter a room
4
Fix something
If you "bail," you quickly leave or ditch a place or situation, often to avoid trouble or boredom.
When Someone Says "Chill Out," They Are Telling You to:
1
Go shopping
2
Get sick
3
Stay awake
4
Relax
When someone says "Chill out," they're telling you to relax, calm down, or stop stressing about something minor.
If Someone "blows Your Mind," They:
1
Baffle you
2
Annoy you
3
Greatly impress you
4
Make you sleepy
In 1970s slang, if someone "blows your mind," they amaze, shock, or impress you in an unforgettable way.
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