Boomer Slang
OGs who ask "what's WiFi?" unironically
Born: 1946-1964
About Boomer
🏷️ Also Known As
Popular nicknames and alternative names for Boomer
👥 Age & Demographics
Age Range
61-79 years old
Current Age (2025)
Currently 61-79 years old (as of 2025)
Birth Years
1946-1964
💰 Financial Statistics
Average Income
$50,000 - $70,000 annually (many retired)
Average Net Worth
$200,000 - $1,200,000 (highest net worth generation, includes home equity and retirement savings)
👔 Fashion & Style
💼 Common Jobs & Careers
- •Retired or semi-retired
- •Senior executives and consultants
- •Healthcare professionals
- •Education (retired teachers)
- •Government and public service
- •Small business owners
- •Board members and advisors
- •Part-time work in retirement
🚀 Side Hustles & Extra Income
- •Consulting and advisory roles
- •Real estate investment
- •Stock market and dividend income
- •Rental property income
- •Part-time work or seasonal jobs
- •Hobby-based businesses
- •Investment income
- •Pension and retirement benefits
76 terms found
A Gas
A fun, entertaining, or hilarious time.
Example:
""The party was a real gas.""
ASAP
Acronym: 'As Soon As Possible' - indicating urgency.
Example:
""I need that report ASAP.""
Bad
Meaning "good," "cool," or "stylish."
Example:
""That's a bad jacket.""
Bogart
To selfishly keep something for oneself (like a joint) instead of sharing.
Example:
""Don't bogart that, pass it over.""
Boogie
To dance, especially to disco or funk music.
Example:
""Let's boogie down on the dance floor.""
Boss
Excellent, top-quality, or "cool."
Example:
""Wow, that new car is boss.""
Bread
Money.
Example:
""I can't go to the concert, I don't have any bread.""
BTW
Acronym: 'By The Way' - used to introduce additional information.
Example:
""BTW, did you hear about the concert?""
Bummer
A disappointing or depressing experience.
Example:
""You lost your tickets? What a bummer.""
Burnout
A person who smokes a lot of marijuana; a slacker.
Example:
""He dropped out of school to become a total burnout.""
Can you dig it?
"Do you understand?" or "Do you agree?"
Example:
""We're all going to the show. Can you dig it?""
Catch you on the flip-side
"See you later."
Example:
""I'm heading out. Catch you on the flip-side.""
Chick
A girl or young woman.
Example:
""Did you see that new chick in our class?""
Cool
The defining word for "good," "stylish," or "calm."
Example:
""He's a cool cat." / "That's cool, man.""
Cool beans
"That's great" or "Excellent."
Example:
""You're coming? Cool beans.""
Copacetic
Everything is fine, okay, or "all right."
Example:
""Don't worry, everything is copacetic.""
Daddy-O
A very "hep" term for a man or "dude."
Example:
""What's the word, Daddy-O?""
Dig (or Dig It)
To understand, like, or appreciate.
Example:
""I really dig that new song.""
Drag
Something that is boring, tedious, or a "bummer."
Example:
""Having to go to school on a sunny day is a drag.""
Dy-no-mite!
An exclamation of "great!" or "awesome!"
Example:
""We won the game! Dy-no-mite!""
Fab
"Fabulous." Excellent or wonderful.
Example:
""The Beatles are a fab band.""
Far out
Excellent, amazing, or "way out there."
Example:
""You saw that light show? It was far out.""
Flick
A movie.
Example:
""Want to go see a flick tonight?""
Flower Power
The hippie philosophy of non-violence and peace.
Example:
""She's a true believer in flower power.""
Fox / Foxy
A very attractive woman.
Example:
""She is a real foxy lady.""
Freak out
To have an intense, negative, or crazy reaction; to lose control.
Example:
""He's going to freak out when he sees the mess.""
Funky
Having a strong, earthy rhythm (music) or a bad smell.
Example:
""That's a funky bassline." / "Whew, something's funky.""
FYI
Acronym: 'For Your Information' - used to share information.
Example:
""FYI, the meeting is at 3 PM.""
Gimme some skin
"Shake my hand" or "give me a low-five."
Example:
""Great job, man. Gimme some skin.""
Going steady
To be in an exclusive romantic relationship.
Example:
""Are Tom and Mary just dating, or are they going steady?""
Groovy
Excellent, "cool," or fashionable.
Example:
""That's a groovy outfit, man.""
Hairy
Difficult, intense, or frightening.
Example:
""That final exam was hairy.""
Hang loose
"Relax" or "take it easy."
Example:
""Don't stress it. Just hang loose.""
Hang-up
A personal problem or psychological issue; an inhibition.
Example:
""He's got a real hang-up about being on time.""
Hassle
A bother or an annoyance.
Example:
""It's such a hassle to get this thing to work.""
Heavy
"Serious," profound, or "deep."
Example:
""We had a heavy conversation last night.""
Hepcat (or Cat)
A stylish, "cool" person, usually a man.
Example:
""He's a real hepcat, always knows the latest music.""
Hip
"Cool," stylish, or "in the know."
Example:
""She's a very hip chick.""
Hunk
A handsome, muscular man.
Example:
""He's a total hunk.""
Jive (or Jive Turkey)
Nonsense, or to be "uncool." A "Jive Turkey" is a "fool."
Example:
""Don't give me that jive." / "He's just a jive turkey.""
Keep on truckin'
"Keep going," "don't give up."
Example:
""Times are tough, but you just gotta keep on truckin'.""
Kicks
Shoes (e.g., sneakers) or, "for fun."
Example:
""I just got some new kicks." / "I did it just for kicks.""
Laid-back
Relaxed, "mellow," or easy-going.
Example:
""He's a very laid-back kind of guy.""
Lay it on me
"Tell me" or "Give me the information."
Example:
""I hear you have some news. Lay it on me.""
Man
A universal punctuation word, used at the start or end of a sentence.
Example:
""Man, that was a great concert." / "I don't know, man.""
Mellow
Relaxed, calm, or "laid-back."
Example:
""He's a very mellow dude.""
Neato
"Neat" or "cool."
Example:
""You got a new bike? Neato.""
Nifty
"Neat," "cool," or handy.
Example:
""That's a nifty little gadget.""
Old lady / Old man
A serious girlfriend/boyfriend, or wife/husband.
Example:
""I'm staying in with my old lady tonight.""
Out of sight
Excellent, "far out," or "groovy."
Example:
""That performance was out of sight.""
Pad
A person's apartment or house.
Example:
""We're going back to my pad to listen to records.""
PDQ
Acronym: 'Pretty Darn Quick' - meaning very quickly.
Example:
""Get that done PDQ!""
Peachy (or Peachy Keen)
"Great" or "fine."
Example:
""Everything is just peachy keen.""
Pig
A derogatory term for a police officer.
Example:
""The pigs broke up the protest.""
Psyche!
"Just kidding!" Said after tricking someone.
Example:
""I'm quitting my job... Psyche!""
Right on
"I agree," "That's correct," or "Excellent."
Example:
""You're coming? Right on!""
Rip-off
A bad deal; something that costs more than it's worth.
Example:
""Those tickets were $50? What a rip-off.""
RSVP
Acronym: 'Répondez S'il Vous Plaît' (French for 'Please Respond') - requesting a response to an invitation.
Example:
""Please RSVP by Friday for the party.""
Scarf
To eat very quickly.
Example:
""He scarfed down that whole pizza in five minutes.""
Skinny
"The details," "the inside information."
Example:
""What's the skinny on the new project?""
Sock Hop
A dance for high schoolers, where shoes were removed to protect the gym floor.
Example:
""Are you going to the sock hop after the game?""
Solid
"I understand," "I agree," or "cool."
Example:
""That's a solid plan, man.""
Split
To leave.
Example:
""This party is boring. Let's split.""
Square
An "uncool," old-fashioned, or conventional person.
Example:
""He won't listen to rock and roll? He's a real square.""
Stoked
Extremely excited or "psyched."
Example:
""I'm so stoked to see this concert.""
Swell
"Great," "wonderful."
Example:
""That was a swell dinner, thanks.""
The Man
The symbol of authority: the government, police, or "the system."
Example:
""Don't let The Man keep you down.""
Threads
Clothes.
Example:
""She's got some really cool new threads.""
Trippy
"Psychedelic" or "surreal."
Example:
""That blacklight poster is trippy.""
TTFN
Acronym: 'Ta-Ta For Now' - a playful way to say goodbye.
Example:
""I'm heading out, TTFN!""
Tune out
To stop paying attention; to ignore.
Example:
""He's talking, but I just tune out.""
Uptight
Tense, anxious, or overly conventional.
Example:
""Don't be so uptight, just relax.""
Wig out
To "freak out" or lose control.
Example:
""He's going to wig out when he hears the news.""
Wipe out
To fall off a surfboard; to fail spectacularly.
Example:
""He had a bad wipe out on that last wave.""
Zilch
"Nothing," "zero."
Example:
""I checked the fridge and there was zilch.""
Zonked
Extremely tired or "out of it" (from exhaustion or substances).
Example:
""I was up all night studying, I'm totally zonked.""