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Sep 17, 2008 · Kids today are sporting everything from legwarmers to (gasp) mullets. However, one thing that the kids of the 80’s had was their lingo, their own verbatim. We were valley girls and dudes. I think today the lingo is based on shortened phrases of text messaging, like TTO and ILY and of course PITR.
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- Bad
- Bag Your Face
- Barf Me Out
- Bod
- Eat My Shorts
- Even / Not Even
- Gag Me with A Spoon
- Gnarly
- Grody to The Max
- I’m Sure/ I’m So Sure
Michael Jackson appropriated this term for the title of his 1987 album, but in reality it had been in use since the 1960’s when James Brown proclaimed himself to be “superbad.” The word stayed largely within the African American community throughout the 70’s until the 80’s saw everyone adopt it as their term for describing someone or something that...
Valley girl speak for: “Your face is so unattractive and disturbing to me that I’d like to you wear a paper sack for my own personal comfort.” A totally harsh put-down, one wanted to save it for when it was truly called for. “Monica, your orange eyeshadow totally clashes with your pink shirt, and you have got a monster zit on your nose! Oh my God, ...
A phrase used to react to a particularly offensive comment, remark or piece of news, which can trace its use back to the very first time a Valley Girl said, “Janis is dating Steve? Like barf me out!”
Like body – get it? Not particularly original but stemming from the California surf culture that gave the 80’s so many of its unique words and phrases. Can be combined alliteratively as in “what a bodacious bod, man!”
Long associated with Bart Simpson, this particular insult actually traces back even further and probably first hit pop culture through the movie “The Breakfast Club”. It was typically used as a comeback: “Nice shirt, Kowalski.” “Eat my shorts, dude!”
A popular phrase used to disagree with someone, not quite rude but meant to convey a strong opinion. Of course, saying “not even” left one open to the insurmountable comeback of “even!”, which usually stopped the conversation dead in its tracks. “Dude, you mom is totally hot.” “Not even!” “Even!”
Similar to barf me out, but a bit more versatile in the world of Valley-speak. “History homework again? Gag me with a spoon,” or the stronger “Your boyfriend took you to a Barry Manilow concert? Gag me with a spoon!”
Gnarly is an interesting piece of 80’s slang that came from surf culture but had its meaning shift over the years. Originally, gnarly was applied to something that was tough or a bit ragged, particularly a set of towering waves or a skateboard trick gone wrong. “Did you see his arm after he ate it hard on that half-pipe? Gnarly, man.” Gradually, ho...
This little etymological nugget will always have a soft spot in my heart. It is used by Loryn (well, a version of it anyway) in the opening scene of the best all time 80s movie, Valley Girl. This phrase communicates that something is gross and distasteful and just ought not to exist. Think of that dude sitting one row up and over from you in 9th gr...
Teenagers didn’t invent sarcasm in the eighties (Duh!) but they sure weren’t afraid to employ it. “I’m Sure” and “I’m So Sure” were the verbal equivalent of an eye roll, and were often delivered with one. In essence, it meant, “What you’re saying is ridiculous,” although it also meant, “What I am witnessing or hearing is totally lame.” The nineties...
Want to learn how to speak like a Valley Girl? 💖 In this video, I'll teach you 3️⃣ simple tips to master the iconic Valley Girl accent! 🤩 Whether you're a Clueless fan or just want to...
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Jul 5, 2024 · A girl in 1982 may have jinxed us when she suggested that no one would remember “Valley Girl” in six months. Want to help anthropologists study L.A.’s accent?
Nikki & Bryce, from LA, talk like a valley girl. MoMonster breaks down the phrases and explains the words meanings.👉 INTERACT WITH US LIVE EVERY FRIDAY 10PM...
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Except LAist reporter Caitlin Hernandez, who did a deep dive on the history of the iconic Valley sound. They join us to give the 411. It's like, so awesome, right? Read Caitlin's LAist story...
Jan 22, 2024 · The Valley Girl accent, popularized in the 1980s, has a fascinating history rooted in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California. This distinctive speech pattern is characterized by its high rising terminal and use of “like” and “totally” as filler words.
