Subculture slang DOES make its way into the general lexicon … it’s been 55 years since the song first came out, and 54 since “Easy Rider.” I recall as a teen in the 80s, referring to people as “tripping,” without any idea that was actually a drug reference.
drug slang, “to keep a joint in your mouth,” dangling from the lip like Humphrey Bogart’s cigarette in the old movies, instead of passing it on, by 1968, in “Don’t Bogart That Joint” by Fraternity of Man.
OldsVistaCruiser 11 months ago
Bogarting?? That kid’s too young to even know that word. It means when someone smokes a joint and doesn’t share it.
Wilde Bill 11 months ago
She’s been hanging around us Boomers, I guess.
Erse IS better 11 months ago
That’s growing up, maybe?
Ignatz Premium Member 11 months ago
“Bogarting vacation time”? Is Jef aware of what that term is actually for?
Solarbear Premium Member 11 months ago
Subculture slang DOES make its way into the general lexicon … it’s been 55 years since the song first came out, and 54 since “Easy Rider.” I recall as a teen in the 80s, referring to people as “tripping,” without any idea that was actually a drug reference.
Bilan 10 months ago
From etymonline:
drug slang, “to keep a joint in your mouth,” dangling from the lip like Humphrey Bogart’s cigarette in the old movies, instead of passing it on, by 1968, in “Don’t Bogart That Joint” by Fraternity of Man.