There was a lot of change in the decade of the 1960's! The rigid culture of the 50's created a pendulum swing and the social revolution that occurred in response to the Conservative norms, the Vietnam War and materialism became an entire movement leading to freedom from previous social taboos, racism and sexism that existed in the past. An entire counter culture emerged, the Hippies, complete with its own slang!
Beautiful People - kindred spirits among hippiesBent - grouchy or annoyedBogart - to "hog" somethingBoob tube - televisionBox - a record playerBum trip - unpleasant eventChoice - Really coolCrash pad - place to sleepDig - understandDude - geek (this one has the opposite meaning now!)Don't have a cow - don't get upsetDove - peace loverFlip flops - thongs you wore on your feetFreedom Riders - civil rights protestersGlad rags - dress clothesGroove yard - record storeHawk - war supporterLingo - speech/dialect Out of sight - unbelievable Pokey - jailRight on - very good Stay Loose - remain calm Tagged - to be caughtVibes - persons aura What's your bag man? - what's your problem
It is really interesting to see what slang has changed, what has disappeared and what we still use today! What is your favorite slang from the 60's? Did you grow up then or is it your favorite era?