1960S SLANG By Rivers and Kacy noun Slang
1960'S SLANG By: Rivers **** and Kacy ****
noun Slang • Slang is a type of language that consists of a more informal way of speech. It is more widely used in speech than in writing. Some forms of Slang are still used today, that is because 1960's slang has had a HUGE impact on present day speech.
STILL USED TODAY Slang Word 1. Chill or Chill out 2. Cool 3. Laid Back 4. Babe Definition 1. Calm down, relax, stop what you are doing 2. good, absolutely anything good 3. Relaxed, easy going, not easily ruffled 5. Dude 4. Cute girl or any girl 6. Hangout 5. Guy Friend 7. Cooties ( Used by 6. Spending time with someone younger kids) 7. an imaginary germ that uncool people can have (courtesy of Lucien Laventure)
WORDS TO DESCRIBE OTHERS Slang Word Definition 1. Ankle Biter 1. Little Children 2. Cat 2. A guy 3. Chick 3. A young women 4. Old Man 5. Old Lady 6. Preppie 4. Referred to Dad 5. Referred to Mom 6. someone who is well dressed in expensive conservative clothing and has a private education
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE/ POPULAR PHRASES Slang Word Definition 1. Don't Flip Your Wig/ 1. Don’t Get upset 2. Show me your coins 2. Lend me money 3. Far Out 1. 3. Very popular phrase Don't Have A Cow meaning wonderful, amazing or just simple approval
EXTRA SLANG 1. Chinese Fire Drill 1. 2. Cruising 2. 3. Dig 4. Flashback 3. 4. 5. Bad/ Fat/ Radical 5. 6. Bread 6. 7. Bug Out/ Jet 7. 8. Fuzz 9. Groovy 10. No Biggie 8. 9. 10. Fun at a stoplight, everybody gets out of Driving by a place numerous times To understand or agree Any sudden memory good or very good, great Money To leave quickly The Police good, pleasing, pleasant, something that is right No big deal
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