1970's
1980's
1990's
2000's
Today’s Slang
(2015–Now)
100

This 70s term meant something was awesome or impressive — far out, man.

What is “groovy”?

100

If something was “rad,” teens in the 80s thought it was this.

What is really cool or awesome?

100

If something was all that and a bag of chips, it was this.

What is the best / amazing?

100

If something was “tight,” it meant this.

What is awesome/cool?

100

“Slay” means you did this.

What is do something amazingly or confidently?

200

If someone told you to “keep on truckin’,” they meant this.

What is keep going / stay positive?

200

Saying someone was "totally tubular" meant this.

What is amazing/extremely cool?

200

This 90s term was used to reject or dismiss someone—talk to the hand.

What is “because the face ain’t listening”?

200

To “bling” meant to show off this.

What is flashy jewelry or wealth?

200

Saying something gives you “the ick” means you feel this.

What is a sudden feeling of disgust or cringe?

300

“The man” referred to this type of authority figure.

Who is a person in power, especially police/government?

300

This phrase—also a song—meant a girl was extremely attractive.

What is “she’s a brick house”?

300

To say someone was “phat” meant this—not overweight!

What is cool, stylish, or impressive?

300

If someone said “that’s my jam,” they meant this.

What is their favorite song?

300

“No cap” means this about what you're saying.

What is it's true / you're not lying?

400

This slang word meant you were feeling calm, relaxed, and at ease — perfect for a lounge chair.

What is “chill”?

400

If you called someone a “poser,” you were accusing them of this.

What is pretending to be something they’re not?

400

This expression meant to relax and calm down—take a chill _____.

What is pill?

400

“Whatever, that’s so fetch” came from a popular movie and means this.

What is cool—though jokingly?

400

If someone is your “GOAT,” they are this.

What is the greatest of all time?

500

A “space cadet” in the 70s wasn’t an astronaut but someone acting this way.

What is absent-minded, ditzy, or scatterbrained?

500

“Gag me with a spoon” expressed this strong reaction.

What is disgust or annoyance?

500

To “bounce” meant to do this.

What is leave or get out of somewhere?

500

Saying someone was “salty” meant they felt this way.

What is irritated, annoyed, or bitter?

500

If someone is “extra,” they are being this.

What is overly dramatic or doing too much?

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