Militant– old term which was used a lot in the 60s, means someone who advocates violence to achieve political goals Mint– clean, like new, groovy(courtesy of Dennis Rimmer) Mirror warmer– woman who spends extraordinary time looking in the mirror(courtesy of Caitlyn P) Mister (adjective)– ...
(The slang term coppers derives from pre-decimalisation days when pennies and ha'pennies were more substantial and popular copper coins. Since 1992 'copper' coins are copper-plated steel.) Whatever, the winning entry belongs to 26 year-old graphic designer Matthew Dent, upon whose success ...
This is the oft imitated lingo of TV’s most famous carpark from 77 Sunset Strip. If you don’t find the word you’re looking for, you might also want to check out the 60s slang page. A Achin’ for a breakin’ –Threatening someone to fight (courtesy of James Gresham) Actor –...
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1996 J. Byrell Lairs, Urgers & Coat-Tuggers 280: I’m dwelling on it and flicking through a copy of the Evening Chronicle which I have bummed from a little gay cha-cha dancer. 1998 Source Nov. 170: I mean, what’s wrong wit’ him. You the cool one. That nigga gay or somethin...
Here are some Chinese online buzzwords for you. They’re especially used online and by young Chinese people. Note that some of these words were used before, but here we specifically focus on their newly-earned meaning. Learn to use these Chinese phrases from the real world with this list:...
Slang research shows that many slang words are older than most people would guess. Groovy, for instance, dates not from the 1960s but from the 1930s. Wimp wasn't originated by Reaganites badmouthing (1941) George Bush; it's been around since the 1920s. Out of sight (the height of ex...
Describing 'Devil Winds' that are warm brisk offshore winds off the California coast. This term was used extensively by SoCal surfers during the 60s. SAS See Surfers Against Sewage. Shacked Getting completely barreled, riding a phat tube. Shaka A common hand signal used by surfers, with an ...
1968 N. Heard Howard Street 213: Whores can tell the truth, too – even when they’s fuckin’ a whole family. 1973 (con. 1940s–60s) Hogbotel & ffuckes ‘The Tinker’ Snatches and Lays 29: He fucked the cook in the kitchen, he fucked the maid in the hall, / And then he fuc...