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1 trivia quiz  Old Fogeyisms coolicon
If you know these terms then you know fogeys. If, like the author of this quiz, you use these terms, then perhaps...you too are a...
Easy 10Q
6927 plays
 Jun 12 04
uglybird editor
2 trivia quiz  Do you know Pittsburghese? coolicon
People in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (US) have a unique dialect known as Pittsburghese. See if you can understand what these Pittsburghers are saying!
 Average 10Q
1854 plays
 May 21 03
bullymom
3 trivia quiz  More Fogeyisms coolicon
Holy cow! My last fogey quiz was duck soup! Here's another opportunity to prove your "fogacity".
 Easy 10Q
2541 plays
 Jul 08 04
uglybird editor
4 trivia quiz  Words, Foods, and Customs From the Southern USA coolicon
The Southern USA is rich in cultural diversity. It is reflected in our speech, our language, even our food. Sample some!
 Tough 15Q
843 plays
 Feb 04 08
Melycoton gold
5 trivia quiz  Do You Yooper? coolicon
The dialect of the Yooper is one of mystery and wonder. This quiz shall dive into the wonderful world of the Yooper.
 Tough 10Q
501 plays
 Apr 03 07
joemc37 gold
6 trivia quiz  How To Speak Southern: People icon
Here's a "How To Speak Southern" quiz about people. I used my "How To Speak Southern" dictionary by Steve Mitchell & my own Grandmaw Gertie who raised me (RIP) as sources. *Note: Some southern states have their own dialects. Have Fun! :)
Average 10Q
1206 plays
 Sep 12 07
joaniem gold
7 trivia quiz  GRITS Expressions icon
The American South is famous for colorful language. Southern females are especially eloquent. Be forewarned: If you let one of these gems fall from your ruby lips in mixed (Northern) company, you will be regarded as (Ahem!) eccentric.
 Average 10Q
612 plays
 Jan 24 08
Melycoton gold
8 trivia quiz  What's your line? American Slang Terms for people
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!
 Average 10Q
3654 plays
 Mar 23 01
Bruyere editor
9 trivia quiz  Cool 90s Slang icon
Yo! Whassup? Chill out when taking this quiz. This quiz has some Hip-Hop (Rap) related slang. If you don't do good, don't start bugg'n. Take your time, it's all good. Peace out!
 Easy 10Q
2799 plays
 Mar 16 05
brooklynmike
10 trivia quiz  More American Slang Terms
Here are some more American slang terms from yesteryear, usually once you learn one, the vocabulary fairy will visit and you'll hear or read them in the week that follows! Try it! Lots of musicians' jargon, traveling, and hometown America stuff here.
 Tough 10Q
2697 plays
 Apr 14 01
Bruyere editor
11 trivia quiz  The Last Great American Slang Picture Show
Here is another sampling of some very curious terms from the not-so-distant past in America. Good luck to all! Many of these you'll probably know, others you might have heard on the late-late-late show.
 Tough 10Q
1740 plays
 Jun 23 01
Bruyere editor
12 trivia quiz  More How To Speak Southern icon
Because you asked for more, this is my second "How To Speak Southern" quiz. I used my "How To Speak Southern" dictionaries by Steve Mitchell as my source. *Note: Some southern states have their own dialect, so please play this with humor :)
 Average 10Q
975 plays
 Jul 19 07
joaniem gold
13 trivia quiz  Blast from the past, American slang terms
This is another quiz in a series of terms from American slang terms from the past. Some of them you'll find on the late late show and a few are still around, lying doggo. Good luck!
 Tough 10Q
2655 plays
 Jun 09 01
Bruyere editor
14 trivia quiz  How To Speak Southern icon
Being a Yankee raised by a Southerner, I got "How To Speak Southern" dictionaries by Steve Mitchell for family who couldn't understand what people were sayin' down south. Have Fun, Y'heah? :)
 Tough 15Q
1230 plays
 Jul 07 07
joaniem gold
15 trivia quiz  What's Your Line? Part Two. American Slang Terms
Here are some more American slang terms for people and their occupations. Many of these terms you'll recognize and others you might hear on the late late show. Good luck!
 Difficult 10Q
1476 plays
 Mar 24 01
Bruyere editor
16 trivia quiz  Urban Slang/Ebonics icon
Ebonics is a name given to a non-standard form of American English, which was originally spoken by some African Americans in the United States, but now, people of all races may use it.
 Average 10Q
1956 plays
 Sep 14 04
brooke26
17 trivia quiz  Wild American Slang mixture
This is another American Slang quiz from yesteryear mostly. Many of these terms come from people travelling around the country, musicians, old films etc. You might hear these on the late late show. Good luck!
 Difficult 10Q
1221 plays
 Apr 06 01
Bruyere editor
18 trivia quiz  American Slang-how 'American' are you? icon
Many of us learn English in high school, which gets replaced by the American English we hear on television and in songs. But just how good are you at the real American slang? Warning though, some of it might be a bit outdated!
 Average 10Q
4287 plays
 Oct 12 02
Jaye
19 trivia quiz  Re-Livin' the 1980's (Slang of the 1980's)
Things are really getting cheezy (another 80's slang term). I hope you are sitting in your acid washed jeans and blue jean jacket with lots of pop culture pins while you try to recall these slang terms of the 80's. Good Luck and I'm Outtie.
 Average 10Q
5391 plays
 Apr 27 00
rosie-butt

Some sample questions from this category:

* What 80's slang term is a valley girl response to something you dislike?
* What 80's term means 'gotcha'?
* What 80's term means 'really, really, really gross'?
* Which 80's term does not mean 'very good, excellent'?
* What 80's terminology means 'ready to do something'?
* Many people believe Bruce Willis' character on Moonlighting started this slang term.
* One two three and a splash:
* Baby, if you've got the mulligrubs, you've got the:
* If your mechanic tells you he has to change the Murphy rod:
* If a guy is a big drink of water, he's:
* To get your dander up:
* To step off the carpet:
* To trip the light fantastic:
* In the army, a 'steam shovel' used to refer to:
* Which of the following words does not refer to whisky?
* Which term does not refer to money?
* Which is not a term for nonsense?
* To 'pick em up and lay them down' means?
* Which is not a term for intoxicated?
* Which does not mean sleep?

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