Over the course of time, phrases and words come and go. Language evolves, grows, and adapts to the society it’s used in. Although nowadays we like to cringe at additions to the dictionary, like “selfie”, the reality is that making definitions for thing is helpful for the understanding of a language – past and present! Commonly though, slang isn’t added to the dictionary, but something a lot more linked to culture. Because of that, there are lots of phrases or words that some generations will know that others wouldn’t, or things that have been lost to time, only ever found in writing from times gone. So today, we’ve got a list of slang for you to try and bring back! So enjoy wasting your time with these pieces of slang!
