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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
7057

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (8/10), mcdubb (9/10), Guest 24 (9/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Ambulance chaser: Hint

Doctor

Lawyer

Nurse

Reporter

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Question 2 of 10

2. Babykisser: Hint

Politician

Babysitter

Mother-in-law

Pretty woman

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Question 3 of 10

3. Couch Doctor: Hint

Film producer

Upholsterer

Spin doctor

Shrink

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Question 4 of 10

4. Drum-beater: Hint

Telephone operator

Musician

Press agent

Catcher

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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

Window washer

Short order cook

Mechanic

Construction worker

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Question 7 of 10

7. Hoghead: Hint

Butcher

Junkyard owner

Tanner

Train engineer

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Question 8 of 10

8. Leatherneck: Hint

Accident onlooker

US Marine

Policeman

Tanner

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Question 9 of 10

9. Penman: Hint

Press officer

Teacher

Forger

Writer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Pillow puncher: Hint

Laundry owner

Motel maid

Boxer

Baker

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 16 2025 : Guest 76: 8/10
Dec 14 2025 : mcdubb: 9/10
Dec 12 2025 : Guest 24: 9/10
Dec 09 2025 : Guest 38: 3/10
Dec 07 2025 : briandoc5: 9/10
Dec 01 2025 : dennisbn: 9/10
Nov 25 2025 : Joepetz: 7/10
Nov 23 2025 : Guest 16: 7/10
Nov 21 2025 : stephedm: 10/10

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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