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All types of dialects, accents, and quirky regional lingoes that make up the varieties of English.
folder American Slang (24) folder Australian Lingo (30)
folder British Slang and Dialects (23, 1 new) folder Canadian English (7)
folder Cockney (9) folder Cross-Atlantic Differences (12)
folder Internet Slang (5)
Editors: Bruyere, CellarDoor, LadyCaitriona Quiz Search:
1 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
678 plays
2 High Till Speak Norn Iron
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 Q
alice_cullen7
Dec 12 07
432 plays
3 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
1377 plays
4 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
573 plays
5 Irish Sayings
These sayings can be heard and understood throughout Ireland. Do you know what they mean?
Average
10 Q
1916
Apr 26 08
870 plays
6 New Zealand Language
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
573 plays
7 'Give it a lash'
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 Q
fiachra
Apr 14 04
918 plays
8 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
321 plays
9 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
372 plays
10 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
222 plays
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 Q
ourika
Sep 11 02
939 plays
12 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
399 plays
13 Irish Idiomatic Expressions
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!
Tough
10 Q
pangalactic
Jun 03 05
471 plays
14 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
540 plays
15 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
318 plays
16 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
792 plays
17 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
462 plays
18 Bizarre Slang-s
Difficult
5 Q
thejazzkickazz
Oct 16 00
1095 plays
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Last Updated Nov 14 09 5:48 AM

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