How Well Do You Know 1970s Slang?

What does the term "psyche!" mean?

• to trick someone

• to tell someone you're scared

• to call someone stupid

What does the term "skinney" mean, in a sentence such as "let me give you the skinney"?

• a punch

• alcohol

• the truth

What does the phrase "far out" mean?

• cool

• far away

• lame

What is the term "bogue" used to describe?

• something frightening

• something unfair

• something offensive

What does the phrase "the man" refer to, if used in a derogatory sense?

• any authority figure

• a funny person

• a weak 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 new teacher

• a police officer

• a cute girl

What does the phrase "catch you on the flip side" mean?

• see you later

• it's past my curfew

• jump and I'll catch you

Which of the following best represents a use of the word "chill"?

• relax

• eat

• hide

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?

• sarcasm

• agreement

• disagreement

If you ask someone to "do me a solid," what are you asking them?

• to make you some food

• to do you a favor

• to tell you the truth

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

• sad, tired

• angry, easily irritated

What does the term "Fab" mean?

• Fabulous

• Money

• To sit back and relax

What does the term "Book/Booking" mean?

• moving fast, being speedy

• to punch hard

• make a reservation

What does the term "Right On" mean?

• to show displeasure

• to show agreement

• to show disagreement

What does the term "Brick House" mean?

• to describe someone who is physically built well with an attractive body

• to describe someone who is tall and has a squarish face

• to describe someone who is short and stout

What does the term "Can You Dig It" mean?

• to ask for a date

• to seek for agreement or understanding

• to determine whether a person is happy or not

What does the term "What a Fry" mean?

• describe something that is small and fast

• describe something that blows your mind, that is weird or crazy

• describe something that is annoying

What does the term "blew off" mean?

• To skip, avoid or ignore someone or something

• To take leave to see a doctor

• To face the truth