Some of the most infamous slang words and terms of all time originated in the 1970s. Many of these phrases are still commonly used today, but how many do you know the actual meaning of?
Take our quiz to learn more about the meaning behind some 70s slang and see how much you already know!
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How Well Do You Know 1970s Slang? Quiz Questions
What does the term "psyche!" mean?
to trick someone
to call someone stupid
to tell someone you're scared
What does the term "skinney" mean, in a sentence such as "let me give you the skinney"?
alcohol
a punch
the truth
What does the phrase "far out" mean?
cool
far away
lame
What is the term "bogue" used to describe?
something unfair
something frightening
something offensive
What does the phrase "the man" refer to, if used in a derogatory sense?
any authority figure
a weak person
a funny person
What does the term "spaz" mean?
clumsy or accident prone
quick and nimble
idealistic and naive
In the 1970's, a "bunny" would be used to describe which of the following?
a cute girl
a police officer
a new teacher
What does the phrase "catch you on the flip side" mean?
it's past my curfew
jump and I'll catch you
see you later
Which of the following best represents a use of the word "chill"?
hide
relax
eat
If you were to tell someone to "dream on," what were you likely telling them?
they were being unrealistic
they needed to get some rest
they slept in for too long
What is the phrase "cool beans" used to show?
agreement
disagreement
sarcasm
If you ask someone to "do me a solid," what are you asking them?
to make you some food
to tell you the truth
to do you a favor
Which of the following best represents a use of the word "cat"?
exciting, dangerous
cool, awesome
boring, stiff
What does 'boogie' mean?
clap
dance
sing
What does 'groovy' mean?
great, cool
angry, easily irritated
sad, tired
What does the term "Fab" mean?
Fabulous
Money
To sit back and relax
What does the term "Book/Booking" mean?
make a reservation
to punch hard
moving fast, being speedy
What does the term "Right On" mean?
to show agreement
to show disagreement
to show displeasure
What does the term "Brick House" mean?
to describe someone who is tall and has a squarish face
to describe someone who is physically built well with an attractive body
to describe someone who is short and stout
What does the term "Can You Dig It" mean?
to determine whether a person is happy or not
to seek for agreement or understanding
to ask for a date
What does the term "What a Fry" mean?
describe something that is annoying
describe something that blows your mind, that is weird or crazy
describe something that is small and fast
What does the term "blew off" mean?
To take leave to see a doctor
To face the truth
To skip, avoid or ignore someone or something
7 Comments
19/22 not too bad,was a child of the 50’s got married and had 1st son in the 70’s!
13/22
You’re a real child of the 70’s…whether you were alive then or not! You did excellent on this quiz, showing that you know almost everything there is to know about the dialect of the 1970’s. Some of it may feel a bit dated now, but a good majority still remains common in our daily language, and we’re sure you use it frequently. Good work!
19 out of 22 ( 86 % )
20 / 22 90% I was born 1n 1960 & I grew up in the 70`s. I still use some of those slang terms.
22/22
I grew up in the 1960s and 1970s and heard most of these frequently.
22/22 a lot of those were from the sixties
20/22 You’re a real child of the 70’s…whether you were alive then or not! You did excellent on this quiz, showing that you know almost everything there is to know about the dialect of the 1970’s. Some of it may feel a bit dated now, but a good majority still remains common in our daily language, and we’re sure you use it frequently. Good work!