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Mildly Interesting

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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)
submitted 2 months ago by Quilotoa@lemmy.ca to c/mildlyinteresting@lemmy.world
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[–] Gerudo@lemmy.zip 23 points 2 months ago (3 children)

This proves Bill and Ted were real time travelers

[–] Dionysus@leminal.space 6 points 2 months ago

Excellent!

[–] Quilotoa@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago

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

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 months ago

Ferreal time, even.

[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

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

[–] nymnympseudonym@piefed.social 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

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

[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Sweet!

[–] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 3 points 2 months ago

Dude! Where's my car?

[–] VeryVito@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago

I’m more amazed that “fly” (as in “fly girl” or “fly for a white guy”) dates back to 1753.