|
Gobbledygook
|
Government, lawyers, doctors, even schoolteachers from Sussex are guilty of using gobbledygook: the use of many complex words when a few simple ones will suffice.
|
|
Easy
10 Q
|
deputygary
Sep 01 09
1605 plays
|
|
|
Ye Olde Quiz
|
See if you know the modern meaning of these common expressions used in times gone by, most of which came from the Elizabethan era. Good luck to thee.
|
|
Very Easy
10 Q
|
Creedy
Feb 10 12
2946 plays
|
|
|
Pirate Slang
|
How well do you know pirate language? What's the difference between a caulker and a cackle fruit? Let's find out. If you have read "Pirates" by John Matthews or "Pirateology" by William Lubber, then you will probably ace this quiz! Good Luck1
|
|
Average
10 Q
|
mrbell
Nov 18 07
1704 plays
|
|
|
New Zealand Language 1
|
As New Zealand has evolved so also has its language. Over time, terms specific to New Zealand (& perhaps Australia) have become recognised and accepted in every day conversation. I have attempted to produce some of the more colourful for this quiz.
|
|
Average
10 Q
|
HerkdaTerk
May 10 09
804 plays
|
|
|
Smile!
|
"Smile"? - Well I hope I can have you laughing out loud at the various South Africanisms. These are taken from quite a few of our eleven official languages.
|
|
Difficult
10 Q
|
playmate1111
Sep 17 11
351 plays
|
|
|
South African Slang
|
I've noticed a few fun language quizzes (Aussie lingo, rhyming slang etc.) and decided to throw some more choice into the mix. Behold, my first try - a Saffa (South African) lingo quiz!
|
|
Average
10 Q
|
angus007
Aug 26 04
681 plays
|
|
|
'Tis a Fine Broth of Words
|
Much of my source for my information and delight came from a book entitled "The Lilt of the Irish" by Henry D. Spalding.
|
|
Average
10 Q
|
Irishrosy
Jun 20 11
459 plays
|
|
|
An Englishwoman's Take on South Africanisms
|
I am an Englishwoman who emigrated to South Africa many years ago. Some of the "South Africanisms" confused me, some made me smile, and I thought they would make an interesting topic for a quiz.
|
|
Average
10 Q
|
Kari247
Feb 27 11
255 plays
|
|
|
Dude, Don't Diss My Teenspeak!
|
Teens today seem to have their own language. Test your knowledge of some of today's common "teenspeak" terms.
|
|
Easy
10 Q
|
panderson
Jan 02 10
1314 plays
|
|
|
Konglish 101
|
Welcome to Korea! If you don't speak the language, you'll find yourself picking up Konglish -- English words used in the Korean way. Can you understand the locals, and make yourself understood?
|
|
Tough
10 Q
|
ubermom
Jul 15 05
474 plays
|
|
|
Bahamian Slang
|
This quiz will consist of Bahamian slang from over the years to the present. I'll give the meaning of a word and you can choose which word it is. Enjoy! Note: Some of the slang is more recent.
|
|
Tough
15 Q
|
abbyolurin1
Nov 11 07
369 plays
|
|
|
Singapore Slang II
|
"Awreddy or nor chet for Singlish lesson 2? OK lah, can start now..." Learn Singlish the fun way!
|
|
Tough
15 Q
|
meifeng
Jun 12 07
444 plays
|
|
|
South African lingo
|
Yes, us Saffas speak a different language. Can you translate what we are saying? This comes straight out of Brakpan
|
|
Average
10 Q
|
grootes
Nov 30 04
453 plays
|
|
|
Singapore Slang
|
Been to Singapore and ever wondered what words like 'shiok', 'sebok' or 'nor chet' mean? Find out here.
|
|
Average
15 Q
|
meifeng
Apr 17 07
516 plays
|
|
|
Kiwi Terminology
|
This quiz contains a sampling of terminology used in New Zealand that can confuse American visitors. If you've spent any time in New Zealand, this quiz will be simple. Just remember, you're looking for the "kiwi" definition of the word!
|
|
Average
15 Q
|
ourika
Sep 11 02
1068 plays
|
|
|
Jamaican Expressions Seen!
|
Jamaican English is full of colorful expressions. I have chosen one phrase for each letter of the alphabet A to J. I hope you enjoy the quiz.
|
|
Tough
10 Q
|
reggaejames
Jul 14 02
684 plays
|
|
|
Kiwi Speak
|
How well do you know your Kiwi slang? Take this quiz to see, go on, give it a crack Nigel!
|
|
Average
15 Q
|
PooDog
Apr 01 03
930 plays
|
|
|
Jamaican English Part Two
|
If you enjoyed the challenge of Part 1, here is the final part of my quiz on everyday Jamaican expressions.
|
|
Average
10 Q
|
reggaejames
Jul 17 02
546 plays
|
|
|
Bizarre Slang-s
|
Difficult
5 Q
|
thejazzkickazz
Oct 16 00
1305 plays
|
Fun
Trivia : Quizzes :
Humanities :
English :
Varieties of English
=
added recently 
= has extra info for each
qn
= Editor's Pick
= FunTrivia Editor 
