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Quiz about Whats your line American Slang Terms for people

What's your line? American Slang Terms for people Quiz

This is a quiz on American slang terms from the not so distant past for people and their jobs. Some you will know, others you might have heard on the late late show. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bruyere. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Bruyere

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
32,720

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
7091

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: masfon (8/10), Guest 71 (9/10), Guest 99 (8/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Ambulance chaser: Hint

Doctor

Reporter

Nurse

Lawyer

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Question 2 of 10

2. Babykisser: Hint

Mother-in-law

Pretty woman

Babysitter

Politician

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Question 3 of 10

3. Couch Doctor: Hint

Film producer

Shrink

Spin doctor

Upholsterer

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Question 4 of 10

4. Drum-beater: Hint

Press agent

Catcher

Musician

Telephone operator

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'The Finest': Hint

NYC Police officer

Chef

Lady of the night

Jet pilot

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Question 6 of 10

6. Grease monkey: Hint

Short order cook

Window washer

Construction worker

Mechanic

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Question 7 of 10

7. Hoghead: Hint

Train engineer

Tanner

Butcher

Junkyard owner

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Question 8 of 10

8. Leatherneck: Hint

US Marine

Policeman

Accident onlooker

Tanner

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Question 9 of 10

9. Penman: Hint

Teacher

Press officer

Writer

Forger

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Question 10 of 10

10. Pillow puncher: Hint

Baker

Laundry owner

Motel maid

Boxer

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Most Recent Scores

Jun 06 2026 : masfon: 8/10
Jun 05 2026 : Guest 71: 9/10
May 31 2026 : Guest 99: 8/10
May 27 2026 : Guest 73: 9/10
May 20 2026 : Guest 99: 8/10
May 20 2026 : daisygirl20: 8/10
May 16 2026 : gwaistell1980: 6/10
May 15 2026 : 7Kat7: 10/10
Apr 29 2026 : Gumby1967: 9/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ambulance chaser:

Answer: Lawyer

2. Babykisser:

Answer: Politician

3. Couch Doctor:

Answer: Shrink

A spin doctor is a speechwriter or image maker for a politician in the UK. Sounds like a DJ!

4. Drum-beater:

Answer: Press agent

5. 'The Finest':

Answer: NYC Police officer

6. Grease monkey:

Answer: Mechanic

7. Hoghead:

Answer: Train engineer

This was apparently used by hobos as they travelled across America.

8. Leatherneck:

Answer: US Marine

The origin of the term comes from the leather lining of their clothes.

9. Penman:

Answer: Forger

10. Pillow puncher:

Answer: Motel maid

This one was apparently used for little motels.

Source: Author Bruyere

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Referenced Topics

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