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Are you an expert on British slang words?
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Question 1 of 15
“I’m gobsmacked” - what does this mean?
I'm in pain
I'm surprised
I'm afraid
I'm drunk
Question 2 of 15
If someone is “spawny”, what are they?
Drunk
Lucky
Over-friendly
Flashy
Question 3 of 15
Which of these ISN'T a word for feeling angry or frustrated?
Narked
Miffed
Peeved
Spannered
Question 4 of 15
If someone is “peng”, how else could you describe them?
Cheeky
Angry
Good-looking
Lucky
Question 5 of 15
If someone is “gormless”, what are they?
Stupid
Harmless
Beautiful
Pleasant
Question 6 of 15
If someone is “all mouth and no trousers”, what are they?
Overly boastful
Overweight
Very angry
Question 7 of 15
In Edinburgh, what is a “gadgie”?
A pub
A toilet
A person
A spanner
Question 8 of 15
In the Isle of Man, if you’re “having a skeet”, what are you doing?
Going to the toilet
Chatting
Looking
Drinking
Question 9 of 15
If you’re wearing your “glad rags”, what are you doing?
Getting into your pyjamas
Playing sport
Dressing up smartly
Wearing rags
Question 10 of 15
“Bare” means what?
Naked
Not enough
Lots of
Hot
Question 11 of 15
In Scotland if someone says “wheesht”, what are they telling you?
It's very hot
They're thirsty
To be quiet
They like the look of you
Question 12 of 15
If someone is doing something “for the bants”, what is their motivation?
For money
To impress the opposite sex
For a laugh
Question 13 of 15
“Barm cake” and “rowie” mean the same thing in different parts of Britain - but what?
A morning roll
A cake with raisins
A sandwich
A muffin
Question 14 of 15
Which of the following is not a Scottish word meaning “drunk”?
Miraculous
Stotious
Bowfing
Steaming
Question 15 of 15
If someone is a “yobbo”, what are they likely to do?
Kiss you
Hit you
Cook with you
Read to you
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1
“I’m gobsmacked” - what does this mean?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: I'm surprised
2
If someone is “spawny”, what are they?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Lucky
3
Which of these ISN'T a word for feeling angry or frustrated?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Spannered
4
If someone is “peng”, how else could you describe them?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Good-looking
5
If someone is “gormless”, what are they?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Stupid
6
If someone is “all mouth and no trousers”, what are they?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Overly boastful
7
In Edinburgh, what is a “gadgie”?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: A person
8
In the Isle of Man, if you’re “having a skeet”, what are you doing?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Looking
9
If you’re wearing your “glad rags”, what are you doing?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Dressing up smartly
10
“Bare” means what?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Lots of
11
In Scotland if someone says “wheesht”, what are they telling you?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: To be quiet
12
If someone is doing something “for the bants”, what is their motivation?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: For a laugh
13
“Barm cake” and “rowie” mean the same thing in different parts of Britain - but what?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: A morning roll
14
Which of the following is not a Scottish word meaning “drunk”?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Bowfing
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If someone is a “yobbo”, what are they likely to do?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Hit you
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