
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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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
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