Around this time there was another big impact on the nation, a little thing that delevoped into the mindless, but musically beat-appealing, form of music we call "rap". Hip-hop had become more of an everyday listening than ever, presenting many of the slang terms right into the homes of America nationwide. Such words like: homeboy, homie, chill, def, bad (when bad meant good).

I chose a few of my favorite catch phrases and, beside each, a small definition with proper usage.

K-Rad = Another word to describe something "good" or "cool". It feels silly saying it today, and that's why it is no longer included in slang vocabulary of present day. Don't let society hold your imaginative tongue, though. example: Those chicks can come over anytime. They certainly were K-rad material!

Suck an egg = A clever way to say shut your mouth. I would almost always prefer this over the casual "f** you" of today's standard. example: Oh, why don't you go suck an egg!

Poser = (synonym: biter) Acting in a way that isn't your normal self. Trying to impress others by impersonating who they think is cool. example: Stop trying to imitate my coolness, you poser.

Boss = Means ruling over others. Term for greatness. example: Those new Guess jeans are way boss, Mr. G!

Killer = A surfer term describing something gigantic, or "insanely" fun. example: Those waves were totally killer, dude!

Don't Have a Cow = Came to be known as Bart Simpson's (of The Simpsons fame) catchline. Meaning to relax, not to worry. example: Don't have a cow, man!

Some of these words may seem funny to us now, but how do you think people in the future will react to our own pop words. Budweiser's "wazzzza" or the now well-known word for cool -- phat, come to my mind. Pretty high and tempting if you ask me. Hah!