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The document provides examples of slang terms from different decades from the 1930s to the 2000s, with 1-2 terms described from each decade to illustrate how language trends and informal expressions change over time. Some notable slang terms included "cool" in the 1940s, "groovy" in the 1960s, "chillin'" in the 1980s, and "newbie" and "peeps" in the 2000s. Overall, the document shows the evolution of casual language styles through brief snapshots of popular slang from each decade.

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The document provides examples of slang terms from different decades from the 1930s to the 2000s, with 1-2 terms described from each decade to illustrate how language trends and informal expressions change over time. Some notable slang terms included "cool" in the 1940s, "groovy" in the 1960s, "chillin'" in the 1980s, and "newbie" and "peeps" in the 2000s. Overall, the document shows the evolution of casual language styles through brief snapshots of popular slang from each decade.

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Decades of Slang

1930’s
I’ll be a monkey’s uncle-sign of disbelief; I don’t believe it!
Gig-a job

1940’s
Cool- excellent; clever; sophisticated; fashionable; or enjoyable
Sitting in the hot seat- in a highly uncomfortable or embarrassing situation

1950’s
Big brother is watching you- someone of authority is monitoring your actions
Hipster- an innovative and trendy person

1960’s
Groovy- cool; hip; excellent
The man- a person of authority; a group in power

1970’s
Catch you on the flip side- see you later
Dig it- to like or understand something

1980’s
Chillin’- relaxing
Gag me with a spoon- disgusting

1990’s
My bad- my mistake
Wassup? - What’s up; how are you?

2000’s
Newbie- a newcomer; someone who is inexperienced
Peeps- friends; people
Sweet- beyond cool

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