Double Happiness Trivia Quiz

Answer: Double Dutch

Double Dutch is a skipping game where two long ropes are turned in opposite directions while one or more people jump over them. It can also mean language that is difficult to understand.

Answer: Double Entendre

A double entendre is a figure of speech or phrase that is open to different interpretations. One is generally innocent while the other can be quite risqué. An example of this I remember from my college days is "Are you going to Bangor and Prestatyn?" Don't know how many times I heard that one!

Answer: Double Up

Doubling up is when two people share a room that is generally meant for one person. It can also mean bending at the waist either due to laughter or pain.

Answer: Double Gloucester

Double Gloucester is cheese made from cow's milk. It was traditionally made in the county of Gloucestershire from the milk of the Gloucester cow. It is now made all over the world. There is some debate of why it is called Double Gloucester but some sources believe it is because it is made from whole milk taken from two separate milkings.

Answer: Double Glazing

A double glazed window is a window with two panes of glass with a space between them designed to reduce heat and noise transmissions through the window. They are designed to make the home warmer and reduce heating bills. Another added bonus of double glazing is it heightens home security as they are harder to break than single glazing.

Answer: Double Cross

To double cross someone means to betray or deceive them when they think that you are helping them. The term "double cross" relating to cheating someone dates from the late 18th century.

Answer: Double Bass

The double bass is the lowest pitched member of the violin family. It is usually strung with four strings although occasionally a fifth is added (generally to play jazz music). The double bass is also known by other names including contrabass and bull fiddle.

Answer: Double Entry

Bookkeeping is the recording, storing and retrieval of financial transactions of a company. In double entry bookkeeping each transaction has two entries, one as a credit and the other as a debit. Double entry accounting is an efficient method to ensure that your books balance.

Answer: Double Chin

A double chin (also known as submental fat) is a when a layer of fat develops beneath the chin. Although it is generally associated with excess weight, other factors can contribute to the condition such as looser skin associated with aging, or it may be a genetic condition.

Answer: Double Cream

Double cream (known as heavy cream in the USA) is a versatile dairy product that can be whipped and incorporated into dishes or poured over fruits and puddings. Once whipped it can be piped and used to decorate cakes and trifles.