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Slang and Sayings Over The Years 1920s 23 skiddoo -- to get going; move along; leave; or scram The cat's pajamas -- the best; the height of excellence Gams -- legs The real McCoy -- sincere; genuine; the real thing Hotsy-totsy -- perfect The bee's knees -- excellent; outstanding 1930s I'll be a monkey's uncle -- sign of disbelief; I don't believe it! Gig -- a job Girl Friday -- a secretary or female assistant Skivvies -- men's underwear 1940s Blockbuster -- a huge success Keeping up with the Joneses -- competing to have a lifestyle or socioeconomic status comparable to one's neighbors Cool -- excellent; clever; sophisticated; fashionable; or enjoyable Sitting in the hot seat -- in a highly uncomfortable or embarrassing situation 1950s Boo-boo -- a mistake; a wound Hi-fi -- high fidelity; a record player or turntable Hipster -- an innovative and trendy person   1960s Daddy-o -- a man; used to address a hipster or beatnik Groovy -- cool; hip; excellent Hippie -- derived from hipster; a young adult who rebelled against established institutions, criticized middle-class values, opposed the Vietnam War, and promoted sexual freedom The Man -- a person of authority; a group in power 1970s Catch you on the flip side -- see you later Dig it -- to like or understand something Get down/Boogie -- dance Mind-blowing -- unbelievable; originally an expression for the effects of hallucinogenic drugs Pump iron -- lift weights Workaholic -- a person who works too much or is addicted to his or her job 1980s Bodacious -- beautiful Chillin' -- relaxing Dweeb -- a nerd; someone who is not cool Fly -- cool; very hip Gag me with a spoon -- disgusting Gnarly -- exceptional; very cool Preppy -- one who dresses in designer clothing and has a neat, clean-cut appearance Wicked -- excellent; great Yuppie -- Young Urban Professional; a college-educated person with a well-paying job who lives near a big city; often associated with a materialistic and superficial personality 1990s Diss -- show disrespect Get jiggy -- dance; flirt Homey/Homeboy -- a friend or buddy My bad -- my mistake Phat -- cool or hip; highly attractive; hot Wassup? -- What's up?; How are you? Word -- yes; I agree 2000s Barney Bag -- a gigantic purse Newbie -- a newcomer; someone who is inexperienced Peeps -- friends; people Rents -- parents Sweet -- beyond cool

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