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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: Sitting in The Hot Seat-In A Highly Uncomfortable or Embarrassing Situation

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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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