Slang in 1977: A Trip Down Memory Lane
1977 was a time of disco fever, bell bottoms, and a whole lot of slang. Here's a glimpse into the vocabulary of the era:
General Slang:
* Groovy: Awesome, cool, excellent.
* Far out: Amazing, incredible, mind-blowing.
* Rad: Cool, awesome, excellent.
* Right on: A positive affirmation or agreement.
* Dig it: Understand, appreciate, or enjoy something.
* Gag me with a spoon: Expressing disgust or annoyance.
* The pits: Extremely bad, awful.
* A total drag: Boring, uninteresting, annoying.
* Bummer: A disappointment, a bad situation.
* What's up? A casual greeting.
* Hang loose: Relax, chill out.
* Peace out: Farewell, goodbye.
Related to Music:
* Disco fever: The intense enthusiasm for disco music.
* Boogie: To dance.
* Shagadelic: Cool, groovy, exciting (usually referring to music or fashion).
* Get down: To dance or enjoy oneself.
Related to Fashion:
* Bell bottoms: Wide-legged pants that flared at the bottom.
* Platform shoes: Shoes with a thick, elevated platform.
* Flares: Bell bottoms or any clothing with a flared shape.
* Boogie shoes: Shoes designed for dancing, often platform shoes or other funky styles.
* Funky: Cool, stylish, trendy.
Other Notable Slang:
* Gas: Excellent, impressive, fantastic.
* Bogus: Fake, not genuine, not cool.
* A-OK: Perfect, all right.
* The bomb: Extremely good, excellent.
* Uptight: Tense, anxious, overly concerned.
* The man: An authority figure, the police, the establishment.
Remember: Slang is constantly evolving, so what was popular in 1977 might sound dated today. But by using these terms, you can add some 70s flavor to your conversations.
Bonus Tip: If you want to delve deeper into the slang of 1977, check out online resources like Urban Dictionary or the book "The Dictionary of American Slang" by Barry Popik.