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Quilotoa@lemmy.ca to Mildly Interesting@lemmy.world · 1 day ago

The word "dude" first came into use in 1883. Fly, as an adjective in 1753. Here is a list of old slang words.

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The word "dude" first came into use in 1883. Fly, as an adjective in 1753. Here is a list of old slang words.

www.mentalfloss.com

Quilotoa@lemmy.ca to Mildly Interesting@lemmy.world · 1 day ago
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20 Slang Words and Phrases That Are Much Older Than You’d Think
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From “dude” to “legit,” these terms and sayings date back much farther than you might realize.
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    This proves Bill and Ted were real time travelers

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      Excellent!

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      And H G Wells talked about time travelers in the 1890s.

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      Ferreal time, even.

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    I want Lemmy to link all slang words I post in a comment to a reference about their recorded use.

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    I object. This is far too interesting to be labeled “mildly”

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    Sweet!

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      Dude! Where’s my car?

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