Test Your ’70s Slang Knowledge and We'll Guess Your Age

EDUCATION

598 PLAYS

By: Talin Vartanian

5 Min Quiz

Image: Tom Kelley Archive / Retrofile RF / Getty Images

About This Quiz

The '70s may feel like so totally long ago, but some of their rad slang phrases have stuck around to the present day, such as, "That's jive man," "That's old school" and "Ten-four, good buddy." If you think this all sounds pretty bogus right about now, just hear us out. We're not trying to be plastic with you, because this primo quiz is about to test your knowledge of the flower power decade!

Maybe you're a 40-year-old person who lives a righteous life of honor and happiness. Other people might call you a chump because of your chill lifestyle, but if you put your work and family first, then we think that's pretty radical. Or, you could be a slick 22-year-old who is just starting to figure out what life's about. You may think that friends and family are such a square sometimes, but deep down, you love them for their stellar personalities. Maybe we're the ones who need to take a chill pill right about now, but it's only because we're tripping over this tubular '70s slang quiz. So whether you're saying "zoinks" or "whatever" right now, it's time to find out what's happenin' with this totally tuff personality quiz! 

Aerosmith is popular for their "Dream On" song, but can you guess what this '70s phrase means?

Advertisement

If you've been acting like a "spaz," what does this mean?

Advertisement

You're showing off your new watch to a friend when they say "far out." What on Earth are they talking about?

Advertisement

If your best friend calls a person a "bunny," they think that they are ...

Advertisement

In the '70s, the word "fab" was short for ...

Advertisement

The '70s word "backatcha" kind of sounds like ...

Advertisement

Your boss wants you to work overtime this week? That's a bummer, which is also known as ...

Advertisement

If your friend got caught stealing something, you would probably say ...

Advertisement

"Cooler" refers to keeping food cold, but back in the '70s it meant ...

Advertisement

What does it mean if I have "gobs and gobs" of money?

Advertisement

If I'm sending "good vibes" your way, it means that I'm sending _________ __________.

Advertisement

If you want to say "I agree" to your friend, which of these '70s phrases would you use instead?

Advertisement

What does it mean if your friend says "Let's blow this taco stand?"

Advertisement

Your friend says "meeooww!" to a person who just walked by. This means that this person is ___________.

Advertisement

Which of these words is synonymous with "money?"

Advertisement

If I said, "The rabbit died," to you, what does this mean?

Advertisement

You could say "excuse me" to someone, but it would be cooler to just say ...

Advertisement

If your friend says "slap me some skin" to you, what do they want?

Advertisement

Someone who is way too hysterical should probably take a ...

Advertisement

Which of these words is not synonymous with "cool?"

Advertisement

If you saw someone who was acting crazy, you would say they are ...

Advertisement

You may eat it for Thanksgiving, but what did "turkey" really mean in the '70s?

Advertisement

If you received a note that said "WBS" on it, what does it mean?

Advertisement

Midwest folks are known for calling bad situations a ____________.

Advertisement

When we say "wicked," we're not talking about the play, but the phrase ...

Advertisement

Which of the following is the incorrect meaning of, "Don't yank my chain?"

Advertisement

If I saw a ghost and said "zoinks!" what does this mean?

Advertisement

If I say, "Smooth play, Shakespeare," is this considered to be a compliment?

Advertisement

Which of the following is the correct definition of, "Sit on it?"

Advertisement

Sure, you could say, "Been there, done that," to someone, but it would be more retro to say ...

Advertisement

Explore More Quizzes

About Zoo

Our goal at Zoo.com is to keep you entertained in this crazy life we all live.

We want you to look inward and explore new and interesting things about yourself. We want you to look outward and marvel at the world around you. We want you to laugh at past memories that helped shape the person you’ve become. We want to dream with you about all your future holds. Our hope is our quizzes and articles inspire you to do just that.

Life is a zoo! Embrace it on Zoo.com.