Valley & surf
6 entries: the California words that took over the country's malls. Each shows the record, then asks what you remember.
Valley & surf · 1978–1990
Where did "gnarly" come from?
Means: Extreme — either terrible or great, depending on the wave
Valley & surf · 1981–1988
What did "tubular" mean?
Means: Excellent
Valley & surf · 1982–1986
What did "grody to the max" mean?
Means: Disgusting; to the max meant extremely
Valley & surf · 1982–1986
Where did "gag me with a spoon" come from?
Means: That's disgusting
Valley & surf · 1982–1999
When did "totally" become slang?
Means: Completely; also just yes
Valley & surf · 1982–1999
When did people start saying "like" every other word?
Means: Nothing; a pause, a hedge, or a quotative ("I was like…")