Far Out! 1970s Slang Quiz
1 / 15In 1970s American slang, what did the phrase 'far out' mean?
About Far Out! 1970s Slang Quiz
Far Out! 1970s Slang Quiz is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Take a groovy trip back to the Me Decade and test your knowledge of the colorful slang that filled everyday conversations in the 1970s — from the disco floor to the living room couch. A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In 1970s American slang, what did the phrase 'far out' mean?
Answer: Excellent or amazing
'Far out' was a top 1970s expression meaning something was excellent, extraordinary, or beyond the ordinary — it carried over from 1960s counterculture and became a mainstream way to praise anything impressive during the disco era.
2. On the TV show 'Sanford and Son,' when a character said he needed some 'bread,' what was he talking about?
Answer: Money
'Bread' was widely used 1970s slang for money — as in 'I don't have the bread for that' — a term heard regularly in urban street culture and on 1970s television.
3. Fred Sanford on 'Sanford and Son' loved calling people a 'jive turkey.' What did this 1970s expression mean?
Answer: A foolish or dishonest person
A 'jive turkey' was 1970s slang for someone who was phony, foolish, or insincere — a colorful mild insult made famous by the era's television programs and street vernacular.
4. In 1970s slang, if someone called you 'foxy,' what were they saying about you?
Answer: That you were very attractive
'Foxy' was 1970s slang for attractive or good-looking — it captured the confident, stylish energy of the disco era and was a genuine compliment.
5. When a 1970s speaker called a conversation or piece of news 'heavy,' what did they mean?
Answer: Serious, deep, or emotionally profound
'Heavy' in 1970s slang described something emotionally weighty or deeply serious — as in 'Man, that's heavy' — a term that crossed from counterculture into everyday American speech.
Things you'll learn along the way
- 'Right on' was a spirited 1970s expression of enthusiastic agreement or approval — it originated in African American vernacular and spread widely through 1970s American culture, television, and street life.
- 'Boogie' meant to dance — especially to the driving beat of disco or funk music — and was practically the rallying cry of 1970s nightlife across America.
- 'Mellow out' meant to relax, unwind, and take it easy — a perfect expression for the laid-back Me Decade spirit that defined much of 1970s American life.
Frequently asked questions
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Far Out! 1970s Slang Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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