Groovy Baby - Talk the Talk of the Swinging Sixties
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The 60s was all about peace, love and some outta sight slang that was as vibrant as its tie-dye.
If you’re planning or attending a 60s themed party, we’ve compiled a list of fun words and phrases for you to sound like a true 60s cool cat.
Fab
Meaning: Short for fabulous.
Example: How fab!
A gas
Meaning: Fun and enjoyable.
Example: What a gas!
Split
Meaning: Leave.
Example: I gotta split.
Bummer
Meaning: Disappointing.
Example: Bummer, I was looking forward to that.
Pad
Meaning: A house.
Example: You can crash at my pad.
Groovy
Meaning: Cool.
Example: That’s a groovy new hairdo.
Catch Some Rays
Meaning: Go out in the sun.
Example: Let’s go catch some rays.
Drag
Meaning: Boring.
Example: This party’s a drag.
Hippie
Meaning: A free spirited person.
Example: Are you part of the Hippie movement?
Hang Loose
Meaning: Calm and laid back.
Example: Hang loose, man.
