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Do You Remember 70s Slang?

Groovy, baby! Think you’ve got the hippest lingo from the grooviest decade? This lively quiz is all about ’70s slang and will transport you right back to the era of disco balls, bell-bottoms, and mood rings. Can you dig it?

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Oh snap! What did “peachy keen” mean in the 70s slang?
- A. Delicious
- B. Beautiful
- C. Excellent
- D. Soft and gentle
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Say what? Do you know what “the skinny” meant in 70s slang?
- A. The truth or real information
- B. A thin person
- C. A type of jeans
- D. A diet drink
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What did “tubular” mean in the 70s slang?
- A. Boring
- B. Amazing
- C. Fat
- D. Long
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If something was “outta sight” in the 70s, what did it mean?
- A. It was invisible
- B. It was amazing
- C. It was ignored
- D. It was outdated
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No way! Can you tell me what “boogie” meant in the 70s slang?
- A. To dance
- B. To run
- C. To fight
- D. To sleep
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If someone said “What’s your bag?”, what were they asking?
- A. What’s your problem?
- B. What are you carrying?
- C. What’s your interest?
- D. What’s your style?
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Whoa, hold up! Do you know what “threads” meant in the 70s slang?
- A. Internet forums
- B. Rumors
- C. Clothes
- D. Arguments
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What did “skinny” mean in the 70s slang?
- A. Thin
- B. Latest gossip
- C. Shy
- D. Poor
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If something was a “real gas” in the 70s, what did that mean?
- A. It was a funny situation
- B. It was a dangerous situation
- C. It was a confusing situation
- D. It was an expensive situation
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If something was “far out” in the 70s, what did that mean?
- A. It was strange
- B. It was awesome
- C. It was distant
- D. It was hard to understand
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When someone was “laid back” in the 70s, what did that mean?
- A. They were lazy
- B. They were relaxed
- C. They were suspicious
- D. They were lying down
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Hang ten! Can you tell me what “pad” meant in the 70s slang?
- A. A cushion
- B. A house or apartment
- C. A writing pad
- D. A dance floor
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If someone was “jonesing” for something, what did that mean?
- A. They were craving it
- B. They were ignoring it
- C. They were doubting it
- D. They were forgetting it
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What a blast! Do you know what a “foxy” meant in the 70s slang?
- A. A clever person
- B. A good-looking person
- C. A sneaky person
- D. A furry animal
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When something was “groovy” in the 70s, what did that mean?
- A. It was wavy
- B. It was cool
- C. It was repetitive
- D. It was old-fashioned
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What does “catch you on the flip side” mean?
- A. See you later
- B. Listen to the other side of the record
- C. Watch your back
- D. I’ll call you
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Wowza! What was a “brick house” in the 70s slang?
- A. A strong woman
- B. An actual house made of bricks
- C. A boring person
- D. A popular nightclub
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When people said “Can you dig it?” in the 70s, what did they mean?
- A. Do you understand?
- B. Can you tolerate it?
- C. Can you hide it?
- D. Can you find it?