WORDS of the Past

AtLast · 04-11-2010, 01:25 PM

We live in a time in which new terms are developed all of the time. Slang, whatever... But, I am thinking about words that have slipped away from everyday speech. Many are regional, etc.

So, name those words!!!

libation

Duchess · 04-11-2010, 01:28 PM

Groovy

UofMfan · 04-11-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Duchess

Groovy

Yeah Duchess, that goes with Dig it. Who the fuc* says that anymore?

Diva · 04-11-2010, 01:51 PM

Forthwith.............neat thread, ALH........

Jet · 04-11-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by UofMfan

..... that goes with Dig it. Who the fuc* says that anymore?

I do. all the time.

Venus007 · 04-11-2010, 02:04 PM

Lest
(I still use this word because it is such a short cut, really, "So that you might not" summed up in one word, I'm not getting rid of that one just 'cause it is archaic)

Martina · 04-11-2010, 02:20 PM

My roommate uses phrases like, "smart cookie." He's younger then me too.

Soft*Silver · 04-12-2010, 07:05 PM

uhhhmmm...raising my hand....."I do"

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Originally Posted by UofMfan

Yeah Duchess, that goes with Dig it. Who the fuc* says that anymore?

BestButchBoy · 04-11-2010, 01:29 PM

Bubbler.

Otherwise known as a water drinking fountain--but, not in Bawstin. It's a bubbler.

Selenay · 04-11-2010, 01:32 PM

That's...

Boss
Da Bomb
Phat
Chill
Dope
The Bee's Knees
Rad

Duchess · 04-11-2010, 04:21 PM

Stoked

Gemme · 04-11-2010, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Selenay

That's...

Boss
Da Bomb
Phat
Chill
Dope
The Bee's Knees
Rad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venus007

Lest
(I still use this word because it is such a short cut, really, "So that you might not" summed up in one word, I'm not getting rid of that one just 'cause it is archaic)

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Originally Posted by Martina

My roommate uses phrases like, "smart cookie." He's younger then me too.

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Originally Posted by EzeeTiger

Grand. As in we just had a grand day out!

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Originally Posted by Neen

Please...

Thank-You...

Excuse Me...

(I could go on but I am in a grumpy mood so you ((inclusive/impersonal usage)) can probably correctly assume the rest of my list)

grumpella

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Originally Posted by Selenay

and slacks.

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Originally Posted by vixenagogo

brassiere and pocketbook

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Originally Posted by puregrrl

grody
sneakers
culottes and gauchos
swell

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Originally Posted by Duchess

Blinker
(signal light on vehicle)

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Originally Posted by Hack

Here's the funny thing...with very few exceptions, I use most of the words listed so far.

How about....

So long (as in see you later)?

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Originally Posted by Lady Pamela

~*~ Cool ~*~
~*~ Peace ~*~
~*~ Right On ~*~
~*~ Keep On Truckin ~*~

I say "right on" a LOT.

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Originally Posted by Duchess

Stoked

I use all of the above underlined words. I also use "cool beans" and "gettin' jiggy" a lot too.

I speak from a time gone by. *shrug*

AtLast · 04-11-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

I say "right on" a LOT.

I use all of the above underlined words. I also use "cool beans" and "gettin' jiggy" a lot too.

I speak from a time gone by. *shrug*

Good for you!

Another one... satchel...

Duchess · 04-11-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme

I say "right on" a LOT.

I use all of the above underlined words. I also use "cool beans" and "gettin' jiggy" a lot too.

I speak from a time gone by. *shrug*

OMG, I say cool beans all the time.

Gemme · 04-11-2010, 07:18 PM

I just used the word 'randy'.

AtLast · 04-12-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

I just used the word 'randy'.

Of course, you did!

AtLast · 04-12-2010, 12:18 AM

Out of wedlock, hell, wedlock!

Ldyluck88 · 04-12-2010, 10:05 AM

The Devil Made Me Do It!! lol, I just love Flip Wilson, he was a cool dude in my book.

AtLast · 04-12-2010, 04:51 PM

Four on the floor!

~Bo · 04-11-2010, 08:36 PM

Bosom

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Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,286 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	My roommate uses phrases like, "smart cookie." He's younger then me too.

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BestButchBoy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Male ID Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,925 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 406 Thanked 5,450 Times in 2,037 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Bubbler. Otherwise known as a water drinking fountain--but, not in Bawstin. It's a bubbler.

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