How Much Slang Do You Remember From the 70s?
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In 1970s Slang, What Does It Mean to "book It"?
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If Someone Says "Can You Dig It? ", What Are They Asking?
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What's the Meaning of "the Man" in '70s Slang?
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What Would a "brick House" Describe in the 1970s?
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If Someone Is "digging Your Scene," What Are They Doing?
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What Would You Call Someone Who’s "foxy"?
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In '70s Slang, What Does It Mean to "jam"?
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If You’re "laid-Back," What’s Your Attitude?
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What's a "ragtop" in '70s Lingo?
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When Someone Says "keep on Truckin'," What Do They Mean?
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If You’re "bad" in the 1970s, You Are:
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In 1970s Slang, "threads" Refers to:
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If Someone Says "outta Sight! ", What Do They Mean?
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If You "split," What Did You Do?
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"What’s Your Bag? " Means:
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If Someone’s Called a "turkey," What Are They?
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What Does It Mean to "flip Your Wig"?
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What Does It Mean if Something Is "groovy"?
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If Something Is "solid," It’s:
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In '70s Slang, a "boogie Machine" Could Be:
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"Heavy" Was Often Used to Describe:
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If Someone Is a "jive Turkey," They Are:
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When Someone Says "no Sweat," They Mean:
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What Is a "pad" in '70s Slang?
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If Someone "burns Rubber," What Are They Doing?
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In the '70s, a "cat" Referred to:
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What Does It Mean to "get Down"?
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In '70s Slang, What’s a "hustle"?
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What Does It Mean to "bust a Move"?
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If You "pig Out," What Are You Doing?
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When Someone Is "stoned," They Are:
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If Someone Is "decked Out," They Are:
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To "crash" Somewhere Means:
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"Sock It to Me" Means:
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A "square" Is Someone Who Is:
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"Catch My Drift? " Means:
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If You "hang Loose," You Are:
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What Would You Call a "greaser"?
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To "wig Out" Means:
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"Mind-Blowing" Describes Something That Is:
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A "dynamite" Event Is:
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"Boss" in '70s Slang Means:
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If Someone Says "What's Happening? ", They Mean:
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When Someone Is "tripping," They Are:
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"Funky" in the 1970s Meant:
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"Gimme Some Skin" Was an Invitation to:
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"Ace" in Slang Means:
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When You Call Someone a "space Cadet," You Mean They Are:
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What Would "mooch" Mean in 1970s Slang?
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"Cruisin'" Usually Referred to:
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"Catch You on the Flip Side" Means:
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"Out to Lunch" Describes Someone Who Is:
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If Someone Tells You to "boogie Down," What Are They Asking You to Do?
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If You're "hanging Ten," You're Likely:
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"Peachy Keen" Describes Something That Is:
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"Jive" Refers to:
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What Does "deck" Someone Mean in '70s Slang?
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If Someone Is "bad to the Bone," They Are:
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If Something Is "choice," It's:
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When Something Is "far Out," It’s:
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When Someone Says "that’s a Gas," They Mean:
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"The Fuzz" Was a Slang Term for:
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If Someone Says "that's Bogus," What Do They Mean?
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If Someone Says "the Skinny," They Are Offering:
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In the '70s, if You Had a "lead Foot," You:
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If Someone Is "blowin' Smoke," What Are They Doing?
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What Does It Mean if Someone Is "spazzing Out"?
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A "drag" Would Be Something That Is:
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What Would It Mean if Someone Is a "bad Cat"?
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A "rip-Off" Refers to:
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Someone Who Is "grooving" Is:
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If Someone Is "psyched," They Are:
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"Get a Grip" in 1970s Slang Meant:
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When Someone Says "what It Is," They Are Asking:
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If You "chill," You:
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"Flip Out" Was a Way to Say Someone:
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What Does It Mean if Something Is "hip"?
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"Mellow Out" Would Tell Someone to:
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If Someone Is "jammin'," What Are They Most Likely Doing?
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If You’re "wired" in 1970s Slang, You Are:
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When Someone Says "solid, Man! ", What Do They Mean?
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"Later, Gator" Was a Playful Way to Say:
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"Chick" in the 1970s Referred to:
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When Someone Says "catch Some Rays," They Plan to:
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A "hustler" in the '70s Would Often Refer to:
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What Does "getting Your Groove On" Mean?
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If Someone Is "burned Out," They Are:
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If You "bail," You:
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When Someone Says "Chill Out," They Are Telling You to:
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If Someone "blows Your Mind," They:
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Write a story
2
Dance well
3
Tell a lie
4
Move quickly
In 1970s slang, to "book it" meant to run away fast or leave a place in a hurry.
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Can you dance?
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Can you physically dig?
3
Can you understand or agree
4
Can you cook?
In 1970s slang, "Can you dig it?" was a cool way of asking if you understood or agreed.
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Authority figures or the police
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A rich businessman
3
A best friend
4
A superhero
In 1970s slang, "the Man" referred to authority figures like the police, government, or anyone in power.
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A house made of bricks
2
A strong, attractive woman
3
A stubborn person
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A bodybuilder
In 1970s slang, a "brick house" described a strong, curvy, and physically attractive woman.
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Stealing your ideas
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Complimenting your vibe
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Mocking you
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Arguing with you
In 1970s slang, if someone was "digging your scene," they were really liking your vibe or style.
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Attractive
2
Clever
3
Funny
4
Tricky
In 1970s slang, calling someone "foxy" meant they were very attractive, stylish, and irresistibly charming.
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Argue
2
Eat
3
Take a nap
4
Play music together
In 1970s slang, to "jam" meant to play music together, dance, or just have a great time.
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Nervous
2
Chill and relaxed
3
Energetic
4
Angry
In 1970s slang, being "laid-back" meant you were easygoing, relaxed, and not easily stressed out.
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A mop
2
A cheap jacket
3
A bad haircut
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A convertible car
In 1970s slang, a "ragtop" referred to a convertible car with a soft, foldable fabric roof.
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Buy groceries
2
Drive a truck
3
Keep moving forward
4
Start dancing
In 1970s slang, "keep on truckin’" meant to keep going, stay positive, and push through challenges.
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Confused
2
Actually bad
3
Sick
4
Cool and impressive
In 1970s slang, being "bad" actually meant you were impressive, cool, tough, or extremely talented.
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Clothes
2
Hair
3
Needles
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Records
In 1970s slang, "threads" was a groovy way of talking about someone’s clothes or outfit.
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Gone
2
Creepy
3
Invisible
4
Really amazing
In 1970s slang, saying "outta sight!" meant something was amazing, fantastic, or incredibly cool.
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Sleep
2
Dance
3
Divide something
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Leave quickly
In 1970s slang, if you "split," it meant you left, took off, or got out of there quickly.
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What’s your favorite food?
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What’s your address?
3
What's your problem or interest?
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What’s your luggage?
In 1970s slang, "What’s your bag?" was a way of asking about someone's deal, problem, or passion.
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A show-off
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A dancer
3
A fool
4
A vegetarian
In 1970s slang, calling someone a "turkey" meant they were acting foolish, clumsy, or just plain silly.
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Sleep all day
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Wear a hat
3
Dance crazily
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Lose your cool
In 1970s slang, to "flip your wig" meant to lose control emotionally, usually from excitement or anger.
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Strange
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Old-fashioned
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Boring
4
Cool and excellent
In 1970s slang, if something was "groovy," it meant it was awesome, fun, stylish, or really cool.
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Stubborn
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Dependable and cool
3
Expensive
4
Made of stone
In 1970s slang, if something was "solid," it meant it was dependable, excellent, or really trustworthy.
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A robot
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A club
3
A washing machine
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A car
In 1970s slang, a "boogie machine" was usually a fun nickname for a car or someone great at dancing.
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Something serious or intense
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Something overweight
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Something boring
4
Something happy
In 1970s slang, "heavy" was used to describe something serious, intense, emotional, or deeply meaningful.
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A great dancer
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A liar or fool
3
A teacher
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A chef
In 1970s slang, a "jive turkey" was someone who was fake, unreliable, or full of nonsense.
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I'm cold
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No problem
3
It's raining
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I'm tired
In 1970s slang, saying "no sweat" meant something was no problem, easy to handle, or not a big deal.
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A house or apartment
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A notebook
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A bandage
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A seat
In 1970s slang, a "pad" was a casual term for someone's apartment or place to live.
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Driving fast
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Smoking
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Running
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Cooking
In 1970s slang, to "burn rubber" meant to drive away fast, usually leaving tire marks on the road.
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An actual cat
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A cool guy
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A hippie
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A criminal
In 1970s slang, a "cat" referred to a cool, stylish, or laid-back person, often a man.
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Dance energetically
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Sit
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Argue
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Sleep
In 1970s slang, to "get down" meant to dance enthusiastically, have fun, or really enjoy yourself.
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A dance or a scam
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A hairstyle
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A car
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An exercise
In 1970s slang, a "hustle" could mean either a clever scheme for money or a popular dance move.
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Start a fight
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Run away
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Tell a joke
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Dance
In 1970s slang, to "bust a move" meant to show off your dance skills or start dancing.
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Driving
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Eating a lot
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Shopping
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Sleeping
In 1970s slang, to "pig out" meant to eat a lot of food, usually very quickly or messily.
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Intoxicated
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Exhausted
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Confused
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Energetic
In 1970s slang, being "stoned" meant someone was very high or intoxicated, usually from inhaling substances.
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Lost in thought
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Dressed badly
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Being very tired
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Dressed very stylishly
In 1970s slang, if someone was "decked out," they were dressed up in flashy, stylish, or fancy clothes.
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Dance wildly
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Yell loudly
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Have an accident
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Stay or sleep there
In 1970s slang, to "crash" somewhere meant to sleep, hang out, or stay over, often unexpectedly.
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Give it to me straight
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Punch me
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Hug me
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Ignore me
In 1970s slang, "Sock it to me" meant "give it to me straight" or "bring it on" with enthusiasm.
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Adventurous
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Out of touch or uncool
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Trendy
4
Wild
In 1970s slang, a "square" was someone who was old-fashioned, uncool, boring, or resistant to new ideas.
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Are you leaving?
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Are you hungry?
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Are you coming with me?
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Are you following what I mean?
In 1970s slang, "Catch my drift?" was a casual way of asking if someone understood your meaning.
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Hyperactive
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Nervous
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Relaxed and easygoing
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Bored
In 1970s slang, if you "hang loose," you stay relaxed, carefree, and go with the flow.
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A nerd
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A hippy
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A tough guy with slicked-back hair
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A surfer
In 1970s slang, a "greaser" referred to a tough guy with slicked-back hair, leather jackets, and a rebellious style.
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Get excited or freak out
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Dance
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Clean
4
Sleep
In 1970s slang, to "wig out" meant to freak out, panic, or have an intense emotional reaction.
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Amazingly impressive
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Boring
3
Horrible
4
Heartbreaking
In 1970s slang, "mind-blowing" described something so amazing, intense, or shocking that it totally blew your mind.
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Boring
2
Dangerous
3
Fantastic
4
Cheap
In 1970s slang, a "dynamite" event was something extremely exciting, amazing, and full of great energy.
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Serious
2
Mean
3
Great or excellent
4
Young
"Boss" in '70s slang meant something extremely cool, excellent, or impressive—often used to compliment someone's style or attitude.
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What’s boring?
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What’s funny?
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What’s wrong?
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What’s going on?
If someone says "What's happening?" in the '70s, they're casually asking what's going on or how you're doing.
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Walking funny
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Eating
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Acting strange or or overreacting
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Dancing
When someone is "tripping," they're overreacting, acting irrationally, or getting upset about something minor or insignificant.
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Cool, with a strong rhythm
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Quiet
3
Smelly
4
Shy
"Funky" in the 1970s meant stylish, hip, or cool, often describing something uniquely expressive or musically groovy.
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Dance
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Fight
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Shake hands or slap hands
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Hug
"Gimme some skin" was an invitation to give a friendly handshake, high-five, or slap hands enthusiastically in greeting.
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Trouble
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Failure
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Top-notch
4
Clown
"Ace" in '70s slang means something outstanding or top-notch, describing a person or thing as exceptionally good or cool.
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Smart
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Forgetful and scatterbrained
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Aggressive
4
Friendly
When you call someone a "space cadet," you're saying they're forgetful, distracted, or acting like their head is in the clouds.
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Exercise
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Sleep
3
Take or borrow without paying
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Work hard
To "mooch" in 1970s slang meant to regularly borrow or take things from others without intending to return the favor.
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Driving around for fun
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Flying
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Walking downtown
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Sailing
"Cruisin'" usually referred to casually driving around town, often to socialize, relax, or show off your cool ride.
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Follow me
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Don't leave
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I'll meet you at a store
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See you later
"Catch you on the flip side" means saying goodbye for now, with the promise of seeing someone again later.
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Eating
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Busy
3
Adventurous
4
Clueless
"Out to lunch" describes someone who's distracted, clueless, or not paying attention—essentially spaced out or unaware of what's happening.
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Sit down
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Argue
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Relax
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Dance
If someone tells you to "boogie down," they're inviting you to dance energetically, have fun, and enjoy the music.
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Driving
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Surfing
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Flying
4
Biking
If you're "hanging ten," you're likely surfing, specifically riding the front of the board with all ten toes hanging over the edge.
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Excellent
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Confusing
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Disastrous
4
Cheap
"Peachy keen" describes something that is excellent, wonderful, or just perfectly fine—everything is going great!
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A meal
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A haircut
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A prank
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A style of speech or dancing
"Jive" refers to slick, fast-talking chatter, often exaggerated or insincere, and could also describe lively dancing or music.
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Compliment them
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Give them a present
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Invite them to dance
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Hit them hard
In '70s slang, to "deck" someone meant to punch or hit them, often with a powerful or knockout blow.
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Boring
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Evil
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Tough and cool
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Nerdy
If someone is "bad to the bone," they are tough, fearless, rebellious, and carry a strong, effortlessly cool attitude.
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Bizarre
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Terrible
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Predictable
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Exceptional or the best
If something is "choice," it's top-quality, excellent, or the best of its kind—something really impressive.
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Very weird
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Very cool or impressive
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Very distant
4
Very bad
When something is "far out," it’s amazing, unbelievable, or super cool—often used to react to something impressive or mind-blowing.
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It’s boring
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It’s hilarious
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It’s scary
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It’s expensive
When someone says "that's a gas," they mean something is really fun, hilarious, or an all-around great time.
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A teddy bear
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The police
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An itchy sweater
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A bad haircut
"The fuzz" was a slang term for the police, often used in a somewhat rebellious or playful context.
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It's unfair or fake
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It's boring
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It's amazing
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It's expensive
If someone says "that's bogus," they mean something is false, fake, unfair, or just downright nonsense.
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A secret code
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A salad recipe
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Fashion advice
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The full story or details
If someone says "the skinny," they are offering the inside information, the details, or the truth about a situation.
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Walked slowly
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Drove very fast
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Danced poorly
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Kicked people
If you had a "lead foot," you were driving too fast or speeding, often with a heavy foot on the pedal.
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Telling lies or exaggerating
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Smoking
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Having a deep conversation
4
Complaining loudly
If someone is "blowin' smoke," they are likely talking nonsense, exaggerating, or making empty claims—essentially not being truthful.
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Getting overly excited or losing control
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Dressing up
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Falling asleep
4
Going shopping
If someone is "spazzing out," they are overreacting, losing control, or having an emotional breakdown, often in an exaggerated or frantic manner.
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Expensive
2
Energetic
3
Boring or disappointing
4
Fun
A "drag" in the '70s described something boring, disappointing, or tedious—definitely not enjoyable or fun.
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A cool, impressive guy
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A sleepy person
3
A hungry person
4
A villain
If someone is a "bad cat," it means they’re impressively cool, tough, talented, or just an all-around standout person.
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A compliment
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A poor quality purchase
3
A lie
4
A dance move
In 1970s slang, a "rip-off" referred to something that was unfairly overpriced, cheap, or a total scam.
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Laughing
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Sleeping
3
Eating
4
Dancing and enjoying the music
Someone who is "grooving" is enjoying themselves, often dancing, feeling the music, or just having a great time.
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Angry
2
Bored
3
Excited
4
Scared
If someone is "psyched," they are excited, pumped up, or mentally prepared for something thrilling or important.
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Grab something
2
Get control of yourself
3
Fall asleep
4
Dance harder
In 1970s slang, "get a grip" meant to calm down, regain control, or stop overreacting to a situation.
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What’s your favorite song?
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What's happening or what's new
3
What's your zodiac sign?
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What's wrong?
They are asking what's going on, what's the situation, or what's happening. It’s a casual way of checking in or greeting.
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Run away
2
Clean
3
Relax
4
Get angry
In 1970s slang, if you "chill," you relax, hang out, and take it easy without any stress.
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Was driving fast
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Was extremely upset
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Was tired
4
Was stylish
"Flip out" was a way to say someone lost control, became extremely upset, or reacted in an exaggerated, over-the-top manner.
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Old-fashioned
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Difficult
3
Slow
4
Trendy or cool
If something is "hip," it means it’s stylish, trendy, or cool—completely in tune with the latest vibes and culture.
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Leave
2
Calm down
3
Get louder
4
Speed up
"Mellow out" would tell someone to calm down, relax, or chill—especially if they were acting tense or overly excited.
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Cooking
2
Singing or playing music
3
Eating
4
Running errands
If someone is "jammin'," they are most likely playing or enjoying music, especially in an improvised or energetic way.
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Confused
2
Relaxed
3
Energetic or hyper
4
Sleepy
If you're "wired" in 1970s slang, you are likely hyperactive or overly excited, often referring to being full of energy or on edge.
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You're reliable or cool
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You're sneaky
3
You're boring
4
You're silly
When someone says "Solid, man!" they're enthusiastically approving or agreeing, indicating something is excellent, reliable, or impressive.
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I’m hungry
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Thank you
3
See you tomorrow
4
Goodbye
"Later, gator" was a playful and friendly way to say goodbye, often followed by the reply, "After while, crocodile!"
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A woman or girl
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A celebrity
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A baby bird
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A cool guy
"Chick" in the 1970s referred to a young woman or girl, often used informally or casually.
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Sleep
2
Eat
3
Watch TV
4
Sunbathe
When someone says "catch some rays," they plan to sunbathe or spend time in the sun to get a tan.
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Someone who dances
2
Someone who works the system or scams
3
Someone who paints
4
Someone who surfs
A "hustler" referred to someone who was a go-getter, or someone who used clever, sometimes underhanded methods to make money.
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Dancing
2
Driving
3
Reading
4
Solving a problem
"Getting your groove on" means getting into the rhythm, enjoying the music, or dancing with energy and confidence, often in a social setting.
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Excited
2
Just starting
3
Hyper
4
Tired and exhausted
In 1970s slang, if someone was "burned out," they were completely exhausted, drained, or mentally worn down.
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Enter a room
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Fix something
3
Eat
4
Leave abruptly
If you "bail," you quickly leave or ditch a place or situation, often to avoid trouble or boredom.
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Stay awake
2
Go shopping
3
Relax
4
Get sick
When someone says "Chill out," they're telling you to relax, calm down, or stop stressing about something minor.
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Make you sleepy
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Annoy you
3
Greatly impress you
4
Baffle you
In 1970s slang, if someone "blows your mind," they amaze, shock, or impress you in an unforgettable way.
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