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WorksheetsOrientation Quiz - British Slang
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does KNACKERED mean?
hungry
frustrated
tired
Which of the following words means “delighted, pleased, satisfied”?
barmy
chuffed
tosh
What does 'ace' mean?
excellent, first-rate, outstanding
to get something right
attractive or appealing
Which of the following is another word for toilet?
Loo
Lav
WC
All of the above
What is 'squash'?
part of a car engine
Christmas nut medley
another word for 'zero'
a syrup-based fruit juice
What is someone doing if they are 'taking the mickey'?
taking a ride on the subway
mocking someone
kidnapping a mascot from Disneyland
What is a 'chin wag'?
a scolding
kissing
a slovenly person
a friendly chat
What does it mean to be 'skint'?
to be broke/poor
to be tired
to be thin
to be drunk
In British English, 'to snog someone' means:
to ignore someone
to kiss someone passionately
to punch someone
In British English, if someone is 'telling porkies' what are they doing?
telling lies
telling dirty jokes
telling long-winded stories
What happens when something has gone 'pear-shaped'?
a style of pottery
an exclamation to someone who has eaten a large meal
something has gone wrong
What's a fortnight?
a video game
the moment it gets dark
two weeks
British spelling of a popular video game
What are you doing when you spend a penny?
going to use the toilet
taking a risk
upsetting the status quo
burping
What does it mean when someone is 'gobsmacked'?
they've taken an uppercut
they are at a loss for words/don't know what to say
inherited a lot of money
What is a 'quid'?
slang for Great British Pound (GBP)
a small sea animal
the end of your elbow
