Much like every generation, the Baby Boomer had their own set of slang terms that were used on the daily. Now a days, the slang terms used by teens and young adults just don’t seem nearly as ‘cool’ or as ‘groovy’ as the baby boomer generation. Let’s take a look at some of the slang terms used back in the day by the baby boomer generation — that we should totally bring back!
1. Split
This means you want to take off from somewhere asap!
2. Dig It
This phrase means that you really, really enjoy something!
3. Right On
This is what Boomers say when the are in agreeance with someone!
4. Gnarly
Boomers say this when they think something is dangerous or crazy!
5. Chill Out
This means that you need to just relax and take it easy!
6. Buzz Off
Use this when you want someone to go away and leave you alone!
7. Groovy
This word describes something that is super cool!
8. Peace Out
This term is used often to say goodbye!
9. Threads
This term is used to describe clothing. ‘Nice threads dude’.
10. Square
This is used to describe someone who is lame or boring.
11. Fink
This is another word for a snitch or tattletale.
12. Boob Tube
It’s a weird term, but it refers to a television set.
13. Far-Out
This is used to explain something that is strange or bizarre.
14. Lay It On Me
Use this term when you want to hear what someone has to say.
15. Dish It Out
This means to give advice.
16. Hacked Off
When a boomer is mad or upset they use this term.
17. The Skinny
This means ‘tell me all the juicy gossip’.
18. Moo Juice
Well, it refers to milk. Yes, milk.
19. Drag
When something or someone is boring.
20. Catch Some Zs
When you want to go to bed!
21. Loaded
This means that someone is intoxicated or high.
22. Cool Cat
If you are awesome, you are referred to as a ‘cool cat’.
23. Grody
Used to describe something gross or ‘cringy’.
24. Fuzz
This refers to the police.
25. Bummer
This is used when someone is disappointed about something.