How Well Do You Know 1970s Slang?

What does the term "psyche!" mean?

• to call someone stupid

• to tell someone you're scared

• to trick someone

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

• a punch

• the truth

• alcohol

What does the phrase "far out" mean?

• lame

• far away

• cool

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?

• a funny person

• a weak person

• any authority figure

What does the term "spaz" mean?

• clumsy or accident prone

• idealistic and naive

• quick and nimble

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?

• jump and I'll catch you

• see you later

• it's past my curfew

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

• eat

• hide

• relax

If you were to tell someone to "dream on," what were you likely telling them?

• they slept in for too long

• they were being unrealistic

• they needed to get some rest

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"?

• boring, stiff

• exciting, dangerous

• cool, awesome

What does 'boogie' mean?

• dance

• sing

• clap

What does 'groovy' mean?

• great, cool

• angry, easily irritated

• sad, tired

What does the term "Fab" mean?

• Money

• Fabulous

• 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 short and stout

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

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 blows your mind, that is weird or crazy

• describe something that is annoying

• 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