English Words That Sound Silly | Learn English FLIP FLOP WORDS

English Words That Sound Silly | Learn English FLIP FLOP WORDS

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English, Other

KG - University

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The video tutorial explores various English expressions, each with a unique meaning. It covers terms like 'argy bargy', 'chit chat', 'criss cross', 'dilly dally', 'fuddy duddy', 'hanky panky', 'heebie jeebies', 'hocus pocus', 'hodgepodge', 'holy moly', 'hurlyburly', 'mumbo jumbo', 'namby pamby', 'nitty gritty', 'okie dokie', 'razzle dazzle', 'roly poly', 'shilly shally', 'silly billy', 'super duper', 'tinsy winsy', 'tip top', 'topsy turvy', 'willy nilly', and 'wishy washy'. Each term is explained with examples, highlighting their usage in everyday language.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'argy-bargy' refer to?

A delicious dessert

A type of dance

A noisy argument

A quiet conversation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes a state of anxious fear?

Hanky-panky

Hurly-burly

Heebie-jeebies

Hocus-pocus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'hodgepodge' mean?

A quiet conversation

A type of dance

A confused mixture

A neat arrangement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term is used to describe something that is weak and ineffective?

Super duper

Razzle-dazzle

Namby-pamby

Tip top

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'razzle-dazzle' imply?

Small and insignificant

Weak and ineffective

Noisy and showy

Quiet and calm

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of 'roly-poly' when referring to a person?

Round and plump

Tall and thin

Short and muscular

Quiet and reserved

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes a state of confusion or being upside down?

Tip top

Willy nilly

Super duper

Topsy turvy