Thursday thirteen - 19th Edition
A few weeks ago I did a Thursday Thirteen on slang words from the 80's. This week I thought I'd do 13 slang words from the 70's. I hope everyone enjoys these. Drop me a line if you remember any of these fun slang words or they bring back any good memories.
- skinny
real deal or truth."let me give you the skinny on the deal"
- ' Can You Dig It'
Do you understand? " Can you dig it man?" - 'Bootin'
as in; Are you going Bootin? "I'm going Roller Bootin" or rollerskating.
- The 'Crib' and going to the 'Gig'
The "crib" was going home or to someone else's house, and "gig" was work or job. - 'Far Out'
cool - 'Lay A Gasser'
to fart. - 'You're So Stunned'
Meaning the person acted or said something stupid, dumb.
- 'book' Or 'booking'
to run quickly, usually away from something. (ie The cops were after him so he was booking down the street.)
- 'bunny'
a cute girl
- 'catch You On The Flip~side'
see you later
- 'feel Tha Funk'
- 'right On' !!
- Boogie
I still find myself using "Can you dig it?" at times...and 'right on is just a given around our house.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea.
My T-13 is posted. Last one over to visit me is a rotten egg! :o)
Ah, memories! I'm feeling all nostalgic now.
ReplyDeleteDig?
These terms make me laugh! :)
ReplyDeleteCan You Dig It always makes me think of the theme from Shaft way back at the start of the seventies.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in the 70's and remember a few of those....How about, "Thats Rad!"....lol. Great list. Happy TT.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so 80s! Thanks for making me smile.
ReplyDeleteVery funny! I love them all.
ReplyDeleteHappy TT!
Very funny! I love them all.
ReplyDeleteHappy TT!
I haven't thought of "booking" in years. I used it quite a bit when I was a kid. As I think of "can you dig it", I am remembering quite a few song lyrics from that era which featured the term.
ReplyDeleteI am soooo digging this TT :)
ReplyDeleteAnother clever idea for T-13 today! Thanks for the ‘far out’ memories ... I can definitely 'dig it' ;--)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Yep. I used to use some of these. Wait! I still do!
ReplyDeleteFun T-13! Mine's up, too.
LOL I related more to the 80's slang, but this is great, too.
ReplyDeleteLOL I remember most of those!! I was a kid having the time of my life.
ReplyDeleteHappy TT!! This week, mine is the 13 Most Beautiful Classic Movie actresses.
I was in grade school in the 70's but I do remember some of these. Funny list, happy TT
ReplyDeleteI'm totally going to start using 'lay a gasser.' As soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Great idea for a TT!
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