The twentieth century really was something else. In fact, it was a fire century for slang terms. And while cool slang words, like most trends, come and go, it may be that you are still using some 20th-century slang in your everyday vocab. Perhaps one is a Gen X trying to act cool with grandkids or a millennial who skipped the phase when 20th-century slang words ceased being popular.
Whatever the case, popular slang terms from the 20th century have been long replaced with new slang words. Hate or love it, blame zoomers for replacing your favorite slang words with gen Z slang words. Because apparently, "mood" is much better for expressing agreement than "word." Nevertheless, the generation gap will always remain that one thing that different generations will have to agree to disagree on.
Either way, no matter which generation you belong to, a quick throwback to popular slang words from the 20th century may take you back to, if not easier, then to cheaper times. Any popular slang words from the past century that you still use today? Let us know by giving them an upvote! Also, what do you think of today's slang? Is the list of slang words used by zoomers 'dope' or 'nope'? Let us know in the comments!
#1
"Take a chill pill"
Meaning: to be calmer or to relax.
17points
#4
"Hang loose"
Meaning: to relax or not to be too serious about something because it is not important.
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13points
#7
"What's your damage?"
Meaning: used to ask how much you have to pay for something.
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12points
#8
"Yada yada yada"
Meaning: Seinfeld reference; when you want to skip a part in a story or something you are telling someone.
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12points
#9
"Wack"
Meaning: annoyingly or disappointingly bad, in various senses; lousy, cringy, uncool, messed up.
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12points
#10
"Ankle-biter"
Meaning: a small child, a small dog, especially a poorly-behaved one or a relatively minor, irritating problem or task.
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11points
#11
"Knuckle sandwich"
Meaning: a punch to the face, especially to the mouth.
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11points
#14
"Cool beans"
Meaning: “wonderful,” expresses excitement or approval, often with a deliberately folksy tone.
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11points
#15
"Talk to the hand"
Meaning: a saying used to ignore and disregard a comment or an insult when you can't think of a way to counter it.
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11points
#16
"Made in the shade"
Meaning: in a condition characterized by comfort, success, easy living or general well-being.
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10points
#18
"Can you dig it?"
Meaning: if you say that you dig something, you mean that you like it and understand it.
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10points
#19
"Shindig"
Meaning: a party or gathering, especially a noisy and lively one.
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10points
