How Many Sayings Do You Remember From the 70s?
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What Did “Groovy” Mean In 1970s Slang?
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When Someone Said “Far Out,” What Were They Expressing?
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Fill In The Blank: “Right On, ______!”
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What’s The Meaning Of “Outta Sight”?
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If Someone Said “Bummer,” What Did They Mean?
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What Did “Keep On Truckin’” Encourage People To Do?
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What Did A “Jive Turkey” Mean As An Insult?
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What Did “Boogie” Most Often Mean?
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In 70s Slang, A “Foxy” Person Was:
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What Did “Can You Dig It?” Ask?
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What Did People Mean By “Get Down”?
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“Freak Out” In 70s Usage Meant:
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What’s The 70s Meaning Of “Heavy”?
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If Someone Said “No Sweat,” They Meant:
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What’s The Slang Meaning Of “Bad” In Late 70s Usage?
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Fill In The Blank: “Catch You On The ______ Side.”
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What Did “Threads” Refer To?
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When Someone Said “Cool It,” They Wanted You To:
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What Did “Righteous” Compliment?
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What’s A 70s “Space Cadet”?
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What Did “The Man” Refer To In 70s Parlance?
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What Does “Funk” Evoke In 70s Slang?
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When Someone Said “Chill Out,” What Was The Intent?
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Fill In The Blank: “Give Me Some ______!”
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“Do Me A Favor” Became “Do Me A ______” In Casual Slang.
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What Did “Get The Skinny” Mean?
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Fill The Disco Lyric: “Do The ______.”
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“Sit On It!” Was Popularized By Which Show?
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Which Sci-Fi Film Popularized “May The Force Be With You” In 1977?
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What Did “Boogie Down” Encourage You To Do?
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Which TV Catchphrase Shouted “Dyn-O-Mite!”?
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“Soul Train Line” Referred To:
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What’s The Meaning Of “Good Vibes” In The 70s?
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Which Show Featured “Book ’Em, Danno”?
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Which Line Comes From Welcome Back, Kotter?
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Fill In The Blank: “Brick ______” Praised A Well-Built Person.
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“Catch My Drift?” Seeks:
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“Keep On Keepin’ On” Encouraged People To:
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“Who Loves Ya, Baby?” Was Whose Line?
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“Stayin’ Alive” Became A 70s Shorthand For:
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“Psyche!” (Often “Psych!”) Was Said After:
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What’s The Meaning Of “Right On Time” As A Compliment?
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CB Talk: “What’s Your 20?” Asks For:
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CB Radio Slang: “10-4, Good Buddy” Means:
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Which Phrase Did Mork Make Famous?
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“Kiss My Grits!” Is Associated With:
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What Did “Disco Sucks” Express In 1979?
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Which Saying Meant “Leave Quickly”?
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What Did “Rap” Mean Socially In The 70s?
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Fill The Reassuring Phrase: “Keep It ______.”
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“Sock It To Me!” Originally 60s, Still Heard In Early 70s, Meant:
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Which Expression Meant “Totally” Or “Absolutely”?
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In 70s Slang, What Did “Pad” Refer To?
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Fill In The 70s Farewell: “Later, ______.”
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Which Saying Was A Gentle Reproach?
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In 1970s Slang, What Did “Bread” Mean?
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Which Phrase Signals A Sudden Change Of Plans?
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“Bad Vibes” Suggested:
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Fill The Sharing Reproach: “Don’t ______ That Joint.”
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Which Phrase Implies “Stop Bothering Me” In A Playful Way?
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Where Would You Most Likely Hear “Boogie Fever”?
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Fill The Warning: “Don’t Harsh My ______.”
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“Lay It On Me” Invites:
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Which Saying Means “I Don’t Believe You”?
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Fill The Encouragement: “Do Your ______.”
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What Did “Spaced Out” Describe?
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Which Phrase Is A Quick Goodbye?
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“Keep It Together” Encouraged Someone To:
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Fill In The 70s Compliment: “You’ve Got ______.”
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“Freaky” In 70s Conversation Often Meant:
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Which Saying Signaled Approval Of A Performance?
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“Don’t Flip Your Wig” Meant:
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Fill The Phrase: “Put Your Money Where Your ______ Is.”
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“Solid” As A Single-Word Compliment Conveyed:
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Which Expression Encouraged Bold Dancing?
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What Did “Copacetic” Mean In Conversation?
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Fill In The Dismissal: “Talk To The ______” Isn’t 70s—It’s Later.
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What Did “The Fuzz” Mean?
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Which Saying Means “Stop Complaining” Casually?
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Fill The Expression: “Snooze, You ______.”
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“Keep A Low Profile” Suggested:
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What Did “Mind-Blowing” Praise?
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Which Saying Celebrated Persistence?
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Fill The Lightweight Insult: “Don’t Be A ______.”
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“Dream On” As A Retort Meant:
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Which Expression Means “Tell The Complete Truth”?
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Fill The Friendly Caution: “Don’t Blow Your ______.”
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Which Saying Signaled Agreement?
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Which Show Made The Line “De Plane! De Plane!” Famous?
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On Mork & Mindy, “Shazbot!” Was An Exclamation Of:
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It’s confusing and strange
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It’s expensive and rare
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It’s cool, excellent, and stylish
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It’s boring and plain
“Groovy” was a 60s–70s compliment meaning something was cool, excellent, or in a pleasing, stylish vibe.
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Disappointment or boredom
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Anger at a situation
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Confusion or uncertainty
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Amazement or enthusiastic approval
“Far out” signaled enthusiastic approval or amazement, celebrating something surprising, impressive, or delightfully unconventional.
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Brother
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Stranger
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Landlord
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Teacher
“Right on, brother!” echoed 70s affirmation and solidarity, especially within counterculture and soul movements celebrating shared ideals.
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Illegal or forbidden
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Hidden from view literally
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Exceptionally impressive or outstanding
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Too distant to reach
“Outta sight” praised something exceptionally impressive, another upbeat approval term common in late 60s and 70s slang.
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That’s a funny situation
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That’s highly dangerous
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That’s very expensive
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That’s unfortunate or disappointing
“Bummer” labeled an unfortunate or disappointing situation, expressing sympathy or mild frustration without aggressive negativity.
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Move to the suburbs
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Keep going and persevere
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Change careers immediately
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Drive more cautiously
“Keep on truckin’” urged perseverance and momentum, a catchphrase popularized by comics and posters embraced in the 70s.
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A strict teacher
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Someone dishonest or ridiculous
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A clumsy dancer
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A very wealthy person
Calling someone a “jive turkey” meant they were phony, foolish, or deceitful, a humorous-but-biting 70s insult.
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Talk nonstop about politics
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Eat quickly before leaving
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Sing loudly in public
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Dance energetically, especially to disco or funk
“Boogie” meant to dance energetically, especially in disco and funk scenes dominating mid-to-late 70s nightlife.
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Attractive and stylish
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Wealthy and powerful
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Sneaky and untrustworthy
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Loud and obnoxious
“Foxy” described someone attractive and stylish, often “foxy lady” or “foxy mama,” praising looks and flair.
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Will you pay for this?
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Can you keep a secret?
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Can you physically dig soil?
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Do you understand or agree?
“Can you dig it?” asked for understanding or agreement, fusing comprehension with cultural approval in 70s vernacular.
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Hide from danger
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Lose weight quickly
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Dance enthusiastically
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Sit on the floor
“Get down” invited energetic dancing, especially in funk and disco contexts, celebrating rhythm and expressive movement.
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Spend money recklessly
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Go on vacation suddenly
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Practice guitar intensely
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Panic or become wildly excited
“Freak out” meant panicking or becoming wildly excited, capturing sudden emotional intensity common in youth slang.
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Unimportant or trivial
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Extremely funny and lighthearted
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Serious or emotionally intense
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Literally weighing a lot
“Heavy” labeled topics serious, intense, or profound, reflecting counterculture’s focus on depth and emotional gravity.
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It’s not fashionable
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It’s far too risky
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It’s very expensive
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It’s no problem at all
“No sweat” assured something was easy or not a problem, a relaxed, helpful reply in casual conversation.
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Low quality
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Morally wrong
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Exceptionally good or impressive
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Dangerously broken
In evolving slang, “bad” could mean exceptionally good, signaling toughness, skill, or impressive coolness by inversion.
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Flip
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Wild
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Dark
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Bright
“Catch you on the flip side” came from radio and records, meaning “see you later” or “next time.”
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Guitar strings
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Clothes or outfits
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Online discussions
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Literal sewing supplies
“Threads” was casual slang for clothes or outfits, complimenting someone’s style with playful, breezy language.
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Leave the party immediately
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Turn down the air conditioner
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Calm down and relax
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Become more enthusiastic
“Cool it” told someone to calm down or relax, easing tension with a direct but informal command.
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Things that are extremely expensive
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Morally admirable or authentically excellent things
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Things associated with school
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Things that are very complicated
“Righteous” praised what felt morally good or authentically excellent, often used enthusiastically among friends.
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A science teacher
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A dreamy, distractible person
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A trained astronaut
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A professional gamer
Calling someone a “space cadet” meant they seemed spaced-out or distractible, not literally connected to space programs.
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Authority or establishment power
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A helpful neighbor
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A skilled musician
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A personal romantic partner
“The Man” symbolized authority or the establishment, often used critically in counterculture and activist conversations.
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Soulful groove and earthy musical style
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A terrible odor exclusively
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A difficult math problem
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A scary situation
“Funk” evoked soulful groove, rhythm, and earthy cool, central to 70s music and dance culture.
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Leave immediately
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Relax and stop stressing
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Sing with the group
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Study quietly
“Chill out” urged someone to relax and de-stress, fitting the era’s laid-back conversational tone.
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News
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Trouble
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Skin
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Money
“Give me some skin!” invited a palm-slap handshake, a friendly greeting popularized in 70s social settings.
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Kindness
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Maybe
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Solid
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Pass
“Do me a solid” emerged informally to mean “help me out,” with 70s roots in casual urban slang.
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Listen to loud music
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Obtain the inside information
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Buy tight clothing
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Start a strict diet
“Get the skinny” meant grabbing inside information or the straight facts, long-used and still understood in the 70s.
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Clamp
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Slide
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Hustle
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Stretch
“Do the Hustle” was a 1975 disco phenomenon and dance, closely tied to the era’s club culture.
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The Odd Couple
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Happy Days
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Bewitched
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Sanford and Son
“Sit on it!” was a recurring retort on Happy Days, tied closely to Fonzie’s cool, comedic 70s persona.
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Star Wars
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind
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Alien
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Star Wars introduced “May the Force be with you” in 1977, quickly becoming a cross-cultural benediction and catchphrase.
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Head to dance floors enthusiastically
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Leave the club early
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Start a band immediately
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Sit and analyze lyrics quietly
“Boogie down” beckoned energetic dancing and celebration, central to disco-era nightlife and weekend culture.
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Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H
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Jimmie Walker on Good Times
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Mary Richards on The Mary Tyler Moore Show
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Archie Bunker on All in the Family
Jimmie Walker’s “Dyn-O-Mite!” on Good Times became a defining 70s TV catchphrase known for explosive delivery.
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A railroad to music festivals
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A dance line of paired grooves
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A record label’s hotline
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A queue for concert tickets
The “Soul Train line” showcased dancers pairing and grooving down a line, an iconic TV dance segment.
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Accurate scientific measurements
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Strict parental rules
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Positive feelings and atmosphere
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Loud music volume
“Good vibes” captured a positive, harmonious atmosphere, reflecting widespread interest in mood, energy, and communal feeling.
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Hawaii Five-0
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CHiPs
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Kojak
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Baretta
“Book ’em, Danno” is Hawaii Five-0’s iconic arrest command, continuing throughout the show's classic run into the 70s.
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Kiss my grits
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Dream on
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Book ’em, Danno
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Up your nose with a rubber hose
“Up your nose with a rubber hose” was a comedic put-down used by characters on Welcome Back, Kotter.
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Road
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House
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Bridge
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Wall
“Brick house,” from the Commodores’ 1977 hit, praised a strong, shapely physique with confident admiration.
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Confirmation you understand the implication
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Directions to the nearest club
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A new radio frequency
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Help carrying equipment
“Catch my drift?” asked whether someone understood an implication or subtext without spelling it out directly.
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Persist despite challenges
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Change their hobbies
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Spend less money
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Take frequent vacations
“Keep on keepin’ on” urged steady persistence, a comforting, rhythmic mantra during tough stretches of the decade.
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Kojak
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The Six Million Dollar Man
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Columbo
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Baretta
Telly Savalas, as Kojak, made “Who loves ya, baby?” a signature line, complete with lollipops and cool charisma.
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Keeping it together despite difficulties
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Quitting impulsively
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Hiding from responsibility
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Skipping social events
Sparked by the Bee Gees’ hit, “Stayin’ Alive” suggested getting by and keeping composed amid urban challenges.
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Answering a quiz correctly
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Finishing a long drive
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Teasing someone with a fake-out
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Meeting a celebrity
“Psych!” punctuated a playful fake-out, revealing a joke or reversal after misleading someone briefly.
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Late but apologetic
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Very early and anxious
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Loud and distracting
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Perfectly timed and dependable
Complimenting “right on time” praised someone’s perfect timing and dependability, mirroring the approving “right on” spirit.
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Your top speed
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Your radio model
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Your location
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Your planned destination
“What’s your 20?” was CB shorthand asking for someone’s location, a hallmark of 70s trucking lexicon.
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I understand you
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I disagree strongly
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I’m changing channels
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I’m out of fuel
CB culture boomed in the 70s; “10-4” acknowledged understanding, and “good buddy” was a friendly handle.
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D’oh
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Yada Yada
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How You Doin’?
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Nanoo Nanoo
Robin Williams’s Mork popularized “Nanoo Nanoo” beginning in 1978, a playful extraterrestrial greeting from Mork & Mindy.
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Flo on Alice
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Laverne on Laverne & Shirley
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Florida on Good Times
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Maude on Maude
Polly Holliday’s Flo on Alice made “Kiss my grits!” a memorable sassy catchphrase in late 70s television.
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Love for disco music
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Backlash against disco culture
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Confusion about dance steps
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A campaign to lower prices
“Disco Sucks” captured a late-70s backlash against disco, culminating famously in 1979’s Disco Demolition Night.
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Let’s blow this joint
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Let’s crank the stereo
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Let’s dig for treasure
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Let’s circle the wagons
“Let’s blow this joint” meant “let’s leave quickly,” casual slang used widely across 60s–70s youth culture.
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Talk or chat seriously or informally
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Sing classical arias
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Play a board game
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Perform a formal poem
Before the musical genre’s rise, “rap” commonly meant talking or chatting, often with earnest or intense conversation.
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Cool
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Loud
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Lurid
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Flat
“Keep it cool” encouraged calm, composed behavior, matching the era’s laid-back and unflappable conversational tone.
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Quit dancing immediately
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Stop the conversation now
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Bring it on or give it to me
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Pay the bill quietly
“Sock it to me!” meant “bring it on” or “give it to me,” surviving into early 70s popular speech.
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For sure
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Perhaps
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Maybe later
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Kind of
“For sure” strongly affirmed agreement or certainty, a straightforward, widely used confirmation by the 1970s.
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One’s home or apartment
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A beanbag chair
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A music rehearsal space
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A diary or notebook
In 1970s slang, “pad” meant one’s home or apartment, a laid-back term for your place.
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Gator
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Skater
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Waiter
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Creator
“Later, gator” is playful rhyming slang continuing into the 70s as a casual, cheeky goodbye among friends.
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Go louder or go home
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Turn down the volume, man
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Blast it to the roof
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Let’s crank it forever
Adding “man” softened reproach while keeping it friendly, fitting the conversational rhythm of the decade.
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A cool hairstyle
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Money or cash
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A fancy car
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A recording studio
“Bread” was 70s slang for money or cash, echoing earlier jazz-era usage still common that decade.
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Stay frozen
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On second thought
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Never mind the time
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Party on
“On second thought” flagged a reconsideration or change of mind, familiar across everyday 70s conversations.
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Overactive speakers
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Negative feelings or atmosphere
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Too little oxygen
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An earthquake warning
“Bad vibes” conveyed unpleasant mood or tension, mirroring the counterpart “good vibes” used to celebrate harmony.
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Borrow
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Bogart
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Bargain
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Bother
“Don’t bogart that joint” meant stop hogging something; “bogart” broadly meant selfishly monopolize, not share.
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Let’s study, man
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Wait tables, man
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Lay off, man
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Carry me, man
“Lay off, man” delivered a casual boundary-setting message, firm but not overly harsh within friendly circles.
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On a disco dancefloor
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At a baseball dugout
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In a library
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In a courtroom
“Boogie fever” described irresistible desire to dance, a charting phrase reflecting disco’s cultural dominance.
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Makeup
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Mellow
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Metal
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Money
“Don’t harsh my mellow” asked others not to ruin someone’s good mood or relaxed state.
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Be quiet immediately
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Tell me everything
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Start the car
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Pay me now
“Lay it on me” invited someone to deliver news, truth, or details without holding back information.
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Get outta here
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Hit the lights
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Take it easy
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Raise the roof
“Get outta here” expressed disbelief or surprise, a skeptical reaction used across informal conversation.
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Thing
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Net
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Tune
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Task
“Do your thing” encouraged authentic self-expression and confidence, celebrating individuality in 70s culture.
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Distracted or absent-minded
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A precise schedule
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An accomplished astronomer
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A tidy workspace
“Spaced out” labeled someone distracted or dreamy, fitting the era’s playful, cosmic-tinged slang palette.
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Gotta split
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Gotta sit
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Gotta knit
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Gotta kit
“Gotta split” meant leaving quickly, a punchy exit line in casual social settings.
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Eat a snack
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Take a vacation
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Maintain composure
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Buy new records
“Keep it together” urged composure and calm, a supportive nudge during stress or emotional moments.
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Style
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Stamina
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Savings
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Siblings
Complimenting “You’ve got style” praised someone’s distinctive, fashionable presence, an everyday 70s compliment.
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Painfully boring
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Strictly professional
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Strange or unusually cool
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Tightly organized
“Freaky” could mean strange or intriguingly cool, depending on tone, embracing eccentricity in 70s culture.
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You veiled it
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You trailed it
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You mailed it
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You nailed it
“You nailed it” praised success or precision, a supportive compliment in creative and everyday contexts alike.
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Don’t answer phones
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Don’t play music
3
Don’t overreact
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Don’t leave the house
“Don’t flip your wig” told someone not to overreact, using playful imagery common in earlier slang carried forward.
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Mind
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Map
3
Mouth
4
Motto
The classic phrase, still common in the 70s, challenged people to back words with tangible action or commitment.
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Reliable and excellent
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Silence requested
3
Arrogance detected
4
Literal density
“Solid” meant reliable, excellent, or firmly good—succinct praise for people, performances, or plans.
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Hold that thought
2
Get down tonight
3
File the paperwork
4
Tighten your tie
“Get down tonight” celebrated energetic dancing, echoing disco-era imperatives to move and enjoy the groove.
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Fine, in good order
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Slow and tedious
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Messy and chaotic
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Illegal and risky
“Copacetic” meant things are fine or satisfactory, an older word still popping up in 70s speech.
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Sand
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Land
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Hand
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Band
“Talk to the hand” is 1990s slang, not 1970s—recognizing decades avoids anachronistic mix-ups.
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A soft blanket
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A faulty speaker
3
An unripened fruit
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Police
“The fuzz” was slang for police, used earlier and still recognizable into 70s youth vernacular.
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Read your ledger
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Quit your bellyaching
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Park your bicycle
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Skip your dinner
“Quit your bellyaching” told someone to stop complaining, a folksy admonition that carried into 70s talk.
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Muse
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Choose
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Fuse
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Lose
“Snooze, you lose” warned that delaying might cost opportunities, a quick proverb heard casually in the 70s.
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Avoid turning pages
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Avoid attracting attention
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Avoid drinking water
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Avoid buying records
“Keep a low profile” meant staying unnoticed, practical advice in social or tricky situations.
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Something astonishing or awe-inspiring
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Something inexpensive
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Something extremely quiet
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Something underwater
“Mind-blowing” praised astonishing experiences or revelations, common in music, film, and cultural conversations.
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When the going gets tough, the tough get going
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Whistle while you work
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Take two and call me
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Never eat after midnight
The proverb highlights persistence and action, quoted widely across decades, including the 1970s.
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Cloud
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Pencil
3
Ticket
4
Turkey
“Turkey” worked as a light insult, similar to “jive turkey,” teasing someone acting foolish or uncool.
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Please go to sleep
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Make a wish now
3
Sing more loudly
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That’s unlikely to happen
“Dream on” dismissed unrealistic expectations, a sarcastic rejoinder also echoed by Aerosmith’s 1973 classic.
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Twist around
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Double over
3
Straight up
4
Gentle down
“Straight up” asked for or affirmed honest, unembellished truth, fitting direct 70s conversational styles.
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Cool
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Lid
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Credit
4
Soda
“Don’t blow your cool” advised maintaining composure, an easy-going nudge against losing one’s temper.
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You said it
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Crank the bass
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Close the blinds
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Make it rain
“You said it” affirmed strong agreement, praising someone’s spot-on comment in brisk, conversational style.
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Charlie’s Angels
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The Love Boat
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Knight Rider
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Fantasy Island
On Fantasy Island, Tattoo excitedly shouted “De plane! De plane!” to announce arriving guests each episode’s beginning.
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A formal greeting
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Heartfelt agreement
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Contagious laughter
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Frustration or annoyance
Mork exclaimed “Shazbot!” as a humorous alien curse, expressing frustration or annoyance without using real profanity.
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