Countless people around the world look back fondly on the 80’s. The 80’s were a time of great movies, great music, and memorable fashions with voluminous hair that we love to look back on. Like everything else in the 80’s, the slang was also incredible. We’ve created this list of 80’s slang words and phrases with … Read more
The roaring twenties were a time of glitz and glamor. The era was known as the “Jazz age” and everyone was out partying like there’s no tomorrow. Of course, these scenes are for the rich alone, since even then, there is an enormous gap between the rich and poor. Today, we’ll be going back in … Read more
If you’re studying pop culture from certain time frames, one great place to start is by looking at the lingo from the time. What people were commonly saying as slang is often an indication of what societal changes were taking place. That’s why we’ve created this list of 60’s slang words and phrases. We think researching … Read more
The 50’s were an unbelievable decade in history. After the conclusion of the second world war, many were experiencing a boom in prosperity and the large growth in pop culture that followed along with it. In the United States, it was becoming increasingly common to own a car. Pop culture therefore revolved heavily on this newfound … Read more
If you’re a history buff, the 1940’s are a time that you probably know a lot about. This era was immensely impactful on world history with the birth and resolution of the second world war. Being such a tumultuous time meant that the vernacular of the day was extremely interesting. Whether you’re just into history or … Read more
As the tides of culture ebbed and flowed in the 1970s, a vibrant lexicon of slang sprung from the heart of the decade, embedding itself deep within the roots of American English. An era known for disco, civil rights movements, and a colorful counterculture, the 1970s fashioned a linguistic tapestry that was every bit as … Read more
The 90’s were an amazing time to live through. Everything was colorful, extreme, and exciting. There’s even a whole meme online about remembering the 90’s. Unsurprisingly, this lively decade saw the production and rise of tons of fun slang terms. Many are still in wide use even today. To show you, we’ve created this list … Read more