The Best of 1970s Slang

1970s Slang for Cool

The 1970s invented “cool”—and many of its synonyms. The word “cool” will never go out of style, but why not shake things up a bit and use another iconic ’70s slang word to let someone know how far out they really are? Check out these alternatives to “cool”: Bad Bomb Fab Far out Funky Groovy Nifty Out of sight Off the hook Radical Slammin’ Stellar Tubular

1970s Slang for Hello and Goodbye

Make an impression at your next party with a retro greeting or goodbye. Arrive at your next hangout in style with a “My man, my man!” or leave your mark with a “Peace out” when you depart. Or try out one of these other fun retro ways to say hello or goodbye: My man, my man!: a friendly way to greet a male friend Say, brotha’: a friendly way to greet a male friend What it is: “What’s up” What’s crackin': “What’s up?” Catch you on the flip side: see you later (the "flip side" refers to the other side of a vinyl record) I gotta skitty: “I have to hurry up and go” Keep on steppin’: “Keep moving,” “Get out of here” Later days: “See you later” Peace, love, and granola: a peaceful goodbye Peace out: “I’m leaving”

19702 Slang for People

Get creative with your descriptions of other people. Whether you want to talk about what a hottie your crush is or dish out an insult someone will never forget, the ‘70s has got you covered: Brick house: a super hot, curvy woman Casanova: a ladies’ man Dork: a nerd Dude: a guy, or a generic term to describe someone regardless of gender Foxy mama: a super hot lady Goof: a silly person Jive turkey: someone who tries to be cool, but fails Putz: a klutz Space cadet: an airhead Stone fox: a really attractive woman Youngblood: a young man; a boy

1970s Disco Slang

Be ready to boogie the night away with these slang disco terms! A special subset of 1970s slang is disco slang, or slang you might use when you’re getting your groove on to ABBA or the BeeGees. Try one of these words or phrases: Boogie: to dance Boogie down: to dance enthusiastically Closet disco queen: someone who dances in private at home, but not in public Get your groove on: to dance Groovy: cool

Other Popular 1970s Slang Words & Phrases

Add these 1970s slang terms and phrases to your everyday vocab. Not every slang word or phrase can be categorized—some are just their own brand of retro weirdness! Check out these popular ’70s slang phrases to describe particular experiences or activities: Book it: to run away quickly, especially from law enforcement Bummer: a disappointment Can you dig it?: “Do you understand?” Catch my drift?: "Do you get it?" Copacetic: all right, not a problem Crib: home or place of residence Do me a solid: "Can you do me a favor?" Do you copy?: "Do you understand me?" Down with: OK with Fake me out: trick me Flat leaver: to ditch someone to hang out with someone cooler Flower power: "Choose love over peace" Freaky deaky: very odd or strange Go bananas: to go crazy, let loose Good vibes: positive energy Hairy eyeball: a nasty glare Hertz donut: Part of a joke in which you ask someone if they’d like a “Hertz donut,” and when they say yes, you punch them in the arm and say, “Hurts, don’t it?” (Don’t do this) Jeepers creepers!: "Oh, my goodness!" Jive-talking: spouting nonsense The lowdown: all the information; the truth The man: authority figure, usually someone in law enforcement Mind your potatoes: "Stay in your lane!" Pad: where someone lives Shaggin’ wagon: 1970s van with a bed in the back ???? The skinny: the real story; the whole truth Sound as a pound: going well (as in "How are you?" "Sound as a pound") Stoked: super excited Stop digging in my Kool-Aid: "Mind your own business!" Take a chill pill: "Chill out!" Ten-four, good buddy: "Yes" Threads: apparel; clothes To the max: to the extreme What's your twenty?: "Where are you?" You decent?: "Are you dressed?" or "May I come in your room?" You jivin' yet?: "Are you having a nice time?"