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Irish slang quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When do the Irish use the term "suckin' diesel?"

a)

When something goes wrong.

b)

When someone is stealing fuel.

c)

When something goes right.

2.

When do the Irish use the term "black stuff?"

a)

When they step into something funny smelling.

b)

When they sip on a good pint of Guinness beer.

c)

When they chew on some licorice.

3.

What do the Irish refer to when they mention "the jacks?"

a)

The jackets.

b)

The lads shouting outside the pub.

c)

The toilet.

4.

What do they mean when something is "banjaxed?"

a)

It is broken.

b)

It has been reapaired, but poorly.

c)

It has been stolen.

5.

What do they mean when something goes "arseways?"

a)

It went as bad as possible.

b)

It went splendid.

c)

It has not been started yet.

6.

What do they mean when they say that something is "deadly?"

a)

It is great fun!

b)

It is very dangerous to your health.

c)

When a drink has a high alcohol content.

7.

What do they mean by "what a ride?" (referring to someone)

a)

That person has horse-like attributes.

b)

That person is quite strong.

c)

That person is very attractive.

8.

What does it mean when an Irish invites you for a "few gargles?"

a)

An invitation to the opera house.

b)

An invitation for a few drinks.

c)

A friendly invitation for a brawl.

9.

What do they mean when they refer to someone as "a dope?"

a)

That person is cool.

b)

That person likes to smoke weed.

c)

That person is stupid.

10.

What do the Irish mean when they say "I will, yeah" to a request?

a)

I will definitely do it. You know what? I am starting it right now.

b)

You know I'm kind of busy, but I will do it as soon as I can.

c)

Great joke. No way.