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All types of dialects, accents, and quirky regional lingoes that make up the varieties of English.
folder American Slang (22) folder Australian Lingo (30)
folder British Slang and Dialects (22) folder Canadian English (6)
folder Cockney (9) folder Cross-Atlantic Differences (12)
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1 Could You Pass As a Canadian? coolicon
Canadians have incorporated into their everyday language certain words and terms that are peculiarly Canadian. Can you identify the meaning of these words and terms? If so, you could pass for a Canadian.
Average 10 qns
669 plays
Apr 01 09
Cymruambyth gold
2 High Till Speak Norn Iron coolicon
I spent a few years living in Northern Ireland (or Norn Iron as Belfast natives would pronounce it). This quiz takes a look at some of the interesting slang that I encountered and the blunders I made trying to grasp the local dialect.
Average 10 qns
396 plays
Dec 12 07
alice_cullen7
3 Pirate Slang coolicon
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 qns
1314 plays
Nov 18 07
mrbell gold
4 South African Slang icon
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 qns
564 plays
Aug 26 04
angus007
5 Irish Sayings icon
These sayings can be heard and understood throughout Ireland. Do you know what they mean?
Average 10 qns
816 plays
Apr 26 08
1916
6 New Zealand Language icon
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 qns
528 plays
May 10 09
HerkdaTerk
7 'Give it a lash' icon
Inspired by Bruyere's 'the foggiest' quizzes, this is a playful offering of expressions in spoken English in Ireland. Enjoy and as ever have fun.
Average 15 qns
885 plays
Apr 14 04
fiachra
8 Singapore Slang icon
Been to Singapore and ever wondered what words like 'shiok', 'sebok' or 'nor chet' mean? Find out here.
Average 15 qns
348 plays
Apr 17 07
meifeng
9 Bahamian Slang icon
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 qns
189 plays
Nov 11 07
abbyolurin1
10 Konglish 101 icon
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 qns
282 plays
Jul 15 05
ubermom
11 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 qns
906 plays
Sep 11 02
ourika
12 Singapore Slang II icon
"Awreddy or nor chet for Singlish lesson 2? OK lah, can start now..." Learn Singlish the fun way!
Tough 15 qns
291 plays
Jun 12 07
meifeng
13 South African lingo icon
Yes, us Saffas speak a different language. Can you translate what we are saying? This comes straight out of Brakpan
Average 10 qns
393 plays
Nov 30 04
grootes
14 Netspeak Acronyms icon
OMG! lol i made this kewl quiz 4 u! cya!
Average 10 qns
1191 plays
Jun 24 03
damital2hl
15 Kiwi Speak
How well do you know your Kiwi slang? Take this quiz to see, go on, give it a crack Nigel!
Average 15 qns
765 plays
Apr 01 03
PooDog
16 Jamaican Expressions Seen! icon
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 qns
510 plays
Jul 14 02
reggaejames
17 Jamaican English Part Two icon
If you enjoyed the challenge of Part 1, here is the final part of my quiz on everyday Jamaican expressions.
Average 10 qns
450 plays
Jul 17 02
reggaejames
18 Irish Idiomatic Expressions icon
I've noticed there are a few quizzes on British and American idioms, but none from the "Emerald Isle". This quiz is to redress that balance and introduce you to the rich and varied ways that Irish people contort the language!
Difficult 10 qns
378 plays
Jun 03 05
pangalactic
19 Bizarre Slang-s
Difficult 5 qns
1011 plays
Oct 16 00
thejazzkickazz gold
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