Whether something is the cat’s meow or all that and a bag a chips, slang serves the purpose – splitting “those in the know” from “the others.” But how is your grasp on various slang throughout the years?

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#1. grody
The term possibly derives from the word “grotesque.” Popularized in the song “Valley Girl” in 1982.
Ugh, that smell is seriously grody—I’m practically gagging.
#2. ralph
#3. hoosegow
It’s a fine old American slang term for a jail, still widely known today. Most people would connect it with the nineteenth-century cowboys of the Wild West.
Otis ended the evening in the Mayberry hoosegow.
#4. boondocks
#5. glow-up
The phrase was popularized (and may have been originated) by rapper Chief Keef, who used the term (spelled glo up—now a common alternate spelling) to refer to a positive improvement in his 2013 song “Gotta Glo Up One Day.” Chief Keef’s play on grow up in the song was also a reference to his crew, known as the Glo Gang.
It’s been amazing to witness Grace’s glow up as she has transformed from an awkward tween into a TikTok trendsetter.
#6. skivvies
The origin of skivvies, a North American term for underwear, is unclear.
We stripped down to our skivvies and went into the pool.
#7. meh
Meh‘s popularity surged after its use on the American animated television series The Simpsons.[7][27] It was first used in the 1994 episode “Sideshow Bob Roberts“,[7] when a librarian reacts to Lisa’s surprise that voting records are not classified. It also appeared later in “Lisa’s Wedding” after Marge weaves the words “Hi Bart” on a loom to try to pique her son’s interest in weaving, to which he responds “meh”.
Taylor Swift’s new album is a bit meh.
#8. bae
Bae is a slang term of endearment[1] primarily used among youth in communities. It came into widespread use around 2013 and 2014 through social media and hip-hop and R&B lyrics.
It’s bad when bae doesn’t reply to your texts.
#9. 23 skidoo
23 skidoo is an American slang phrase generally referring to leaving quickly, being forced to leave quickly by someone else, or taking advantage of a propitious opportunity to leave.
It isn’t certain how ’23-skidoo’ (or skiddoo) originated. Whatever the source, the term was much in vogue in the USA during 1906.
The police threatened to imprison everyone in the crowd that did not 23 skidoo from the park
#10. phat
The adjective phat has emerged from hip hop, a cultural movement originating among young African Americans in the United States and associated with rap music, graffiti art and breakdancing.
Taylor Swift’s new album is well phat.