You could easily carry a conversation with only catchphrases in the 1970s. For example, just imagine robbing a bank with someone: “Don’t take it from the man, jive turkey. Let’s blow this taco stand fast. Fool that you are, we’re gonna get busted! Catch my drift?” A lot of 70s lingo has stood the test of time—words like “chill” and “lowdown” are still popular nowadays.