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Mildly Interesting@lemmy.world · 9 days 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

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Mildly Interesting@lemmy.world · 9 days ago

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20 Slang Words and Phrases That Are Much Older Than You’d Think

www.mentalfloss.com

From “dude” to “legit,” these terms and sayings date back much farther than you might realize.

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Dude! Where’s my car?

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