See Our List of Groovy Phrases

1

Casanova

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You might use the term casanova to refer to a man who's popular among women like a ladies' man.

2

Chillin' at the pad

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Chillin' at the pad is how teenagers said they're hanging out at home.

3

Going around

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Throughout the 1970s, a couple who was dating would be described as going around or going steady.

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4

Flower power

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The 1970s were heavily impacted by war, and many people were in support of flower power which meant choosing peace over fighting.

5

Off the hook

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A term that originated about a corded landline phone being off the hook, the phrase means that something is extremely cool or exciting.

6

Hairy eyeball

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If someone were to give you the hairy eyeball, it would mean they're shooting you a nasty or menacing stare.

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7

Threads

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1970s fashion was full of bright colors and unique silhouettes. If you bought new clothes, you'd be excited to show your friends your new threads.

8

Jive turkey

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Somebody who was trying, yet failing, to be cool would be known as a jive turkey.

9

Stone fox

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An incredibly attractive woman would have been referred to as a stone fox.

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10

Sound as a pound

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If you were to ask someone how they're doing and they tell you they're sound as a pound, it means that everything is going well.

11

Boogie down

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To boogie down means to dance your heart out. Or, someone might tell you that you're getting your groove on.

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