blag, n.
Meaning: An attempt to obtain or achieve something by persuasive talk or plausible deception; a tall story, a bluff or pretence; a hoax or con.

I definitely grew up believing in a brighter technological future and that science was important.
very cool.

I still want a flying car. Got the electronic book and the picture phone.

although I don't recall having heard it again until I was in my teens.

1961
Your OED birthday word is:
chocoholic, n.
Meaning: A habitual and prolific eater of chocolate; esp. a person who is very fond of chocolate

meaning "wine-loving". How apropos.

brainiac, n.
Meaning: A very intelligent person; an expert.

Fun post.

1975 was quite the year for words.

I had to downsize my playlist because some fundie in micromanagement was watching Ali rope-a-dope in the Thrilla in Manilla on Betamax.

I like that.

That's rather appropriate, actually.