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The Foggiest Notion

Created by Bruyere

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The Foggiest Notion game quiz
"This is a quiz about some reasonably common British terms that sometimes leave other English speakers in the fog. They are taken from newspapers, broadcasts and contemporary books. I'll give the North American equivalent. Good luck!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. What is a "boffin" in British usage?
    A muffin (somewhat like a scone or a crumpet)
    A scientist, brainiac or researcher (sometimes with nerdish tendencies)
    A can or a tin
    Cockney rhyming slang for coffin


2. What does "snog" mean in British English?
    A terrible snob
    To kiss or to pet (as in to make out)
    London's legendary fog
    To beat up someone and take their money, to mug


3. In British English the term "pudding", besides referring to the Christmas pudding or plum pudding we've all heard about, also is used in a more general way for something else. What does it mean?
    Dessert in general
    Big trouble
    Fringe benefits or perks
    Proof or evidence


4. If you need to hire a marquee for an event in the U.K., to what are you referring?
    You're renting a theatre marquee to proclaim the happy event like a wedding
    You're hiring a bouncer to check tickets and invitations at the entrance to an event
    You're hiring an impoverished aristocrat to valet park cars at an event
    You're renting a large tent or canopied room in which to hold an event


5. What does the term "en-suite" mean in British English?
    Room service(meals)is available
    The room you're in includes its own bathroom and toilet facilities
    "Then", in speech as in French
    An intimate dinner for two or a "tête à tête"


6. If someone's getting "stroppy" in British English, what are they becoming?

    They are getting very good at sports through training heavily
    They are getting chubby or stocky
    They are becoming difficult, obstinate, or irritable
    They are getting mushy, smarmy or sentimental on you


7. What is a "spin doctor"?

    A sports medicine specialist
    A speech writer/PR person for politicians
    A good dancer
    A disc jockey


8. If you are driving in the British countryside and see a sign saying "no tipping" next to the roadside, what does it mean?
    No gambling or betting allowed here
    No hitchhiking allowed
    No trespassing in this field
    No dumping


9. What does the British term "gormless" mean?

    Cowardly
    Unemployed
    Single for a bachelor
    Stupid, ignorant, without a clue


10. What does a "full stop" refer to in British English?
    A roadside rest stop with full facilities
    A three course dinner
    A legal holiday
    A period (punctuation)


11. What does the term "jab" mean in British English?
    a part -time job
    a shot (as in inoculation or vaccination)
    to sleep over, a place to sleep (a pad)
    a car


12. If someone asks if you're "taking the mickey", what do they mean in British English?
    You're pulling his or her leg, putting them on.
    You're taking guff, or abuse from someone
    You're giving someone a drink to knock them out and rip them off
    You're going to Disneyland on a trip.


13. What is a "duvet" in British English?

    A bolt or screw
    A dove of peace
    A screwdriver
    A comforter (the type on which you put a loose cloth cover)


14. If you're "chuffed" about something in British English, what are you?
    Miffed, irritated or annoyed
    Offended or disgusted
    Confused or bewildered
    Excited, proud


15. What is an "anorak" in British English?
    An explorer
    A mad scientist
    A sort of large coat and by extension the person who wears it, perceived as boring and conventional
    A kitchen shelf


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Compiled May 23 13