If someone in the 1970s said they were “feeling groovy,” what did they mean?
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What did people mean when they said “catch you on the flip side”?
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What was a “boogie” in 1970s slang?
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If someone called you a “space cadet,” what were they saying?
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What was a “jive turkey”?
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What did people mean when they said “keep on truckin’”?
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If someone was described as “outta sight,” what did that mean?
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What did it mean if someone told you to “lay it on me”?
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What was a “far out” idea?
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If someone said, “What’s your bag?” what were they asking?
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What did people mean by “can you dig it?
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If someone called you “boss,” what were they saying?
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What did “psyche!” mean?
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If someone was “getting down,” what were they doing?
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What did “don’t be such a wet blanket” mean?
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If someone said “burn rubber,” what did they mean?
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What did people mean by “freak out”?
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What was a “drag”?
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If someone said “don’t blow your stack,” what were they asking you not to do?
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What was a “bad trip”?
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What did it mean if someone called you a “fox”?
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If someone said “solid,” what did they mean?
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What did “tune in” mean in the 1970s?
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What did “let’s split” mean?
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What did “far out” also describe?
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If someone called you “hip,” what were they saying?
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What did people mean when they said, “I’m down with that”?
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What did “hang loose” mean?
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If someone was “in the groove,” what were they?
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What did “sock it to me” mean?
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How Much Do You Remember 1970s Slang?
Groovy Guru
Far out! You’re a true 1970s slang master who remembers every jive phrase like it was yesterday. Whether you were rocking bell-bottoms back in the day or just have an ear for classic lingo, you know your “boogie” from your “jive turkey.” Keep on truckin’—your slang skills are outta sight!
Funky Fresh
You’ve got the vibe! You remember a lot of 1970s slang, but a few phrases may have slipped your mind over the years. Maybe you were too busy hitting the disco floor or tuning in to the latest rock albums. Either way, you still know how to “hang loose” and keep it cool. Solid effort!
Far Out, But Not Quite
You might have heard some of these phrases before, but not all of them stuck. Maybe the '70s were a blur of lava lamps and 8-track tapes, or perhaps you were more focused on other things. No worries—slang changes fast, and you’re still hip in our book. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be a real “boss” at ‘70s lingo!
Jive Turkey
Whoa, looks like the ‘70s slang train left the station without you! Either you weren’t around for the disco decade, or those groovy phrases just didn’t stick. No sweat—there’s always time to brush up on the classics. So grab your mood ring, throw on some retro tunes, and start learning—because the ‘70s were truly far out!
