Here's the Skinny on 25 Iconic Baby Boomer Slang Terms
Boomer slang words
OK, Boomers—we have to admit your lingo is pretty groovy. From fun catchphrases like “right on” and words like “fink” and “fuzz,” there’s a long list of slang terms you created that are anything but a drag. However, because language is always evolving, sometimes understanding what people from different generations are actually saying can be downright confusing.
So if you’ve ever had a conversation with someone and found yourself thinking, What are they talking about?—chances are, you’re not the only one lost in translation. That’s why we’re spilling the tea on some of the far-out words and phrases used by Baby Boomers during the 1960s and 1970s that aren’t used much today.
Check out 25 Boomer slang words below. By the time you’ve read through them all, you’ll either be hacked off and overwhelmed, or totally digging everything and trying to figure out ways you can incorporate them into your next convo.
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25 Boomer Slang Words (With Meanings)
1. Split
This means you want to leave somewhere quickly.
2. Dig It
This phrase means that you really like something.
3. Right On
This is what Boomers say when they agree with someone.
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4. Gnarly
Boomers say this when they think something is scary, challenging or dangerous.
5. Chill Out
If you ever hear this, it means you should take it easy.
6. Buzz Off
When a Boomer wants someone to go away or leave them alone, they use this popular phrase.
7. Groovy
This word describes something that is “cool” or “fire.”
8. Peace Out
Instead of saying “goodbye,” Boomers use this term.
9. Threads
This is slang used by Boomers when they are talking about a stylish piece of clothing or a “fit.”
10. Square
If you have ever been called this word, it means you are uncool or boring.
11. Fink
Being called this means you’re a snitch.
12. Boob Tube
It’s hard to believe, but this is actually a slang word for television.
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13. Far-Out
This is a phrase used when talking about something that is considered bizarre.
14. Lay It On Me
This is used when a Boomer wants someone to tell them what’s on their mind.
15. Dish It Out
This phrase means “to give advice.”
16. Hacked Off
Boomers say this when they are mad or upset.
17. The Skinny
This means the same thing as saying, “spill the tea,” which is referring to gossip.
18. Moo Juice
If you guessed that this is referring to milk, you’re right!
19. Drag
This term means something is boring.
20. Catch Some Zs
Boomers use this phrase to tell someone they want to try to get some sleep.
21. Loaded
This means the same thing as saying someone is “lit.”
22. Cool Cat
No, this isn’t referring to Taylor Swift’s favorite animal. It’s a term used to describe a person who is awesome.
23. Grody
This term references something that is extremely gross.
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24. Fuzz
This is another word for police.
25. Bummer
This is used when someone is disappointed about something.
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