British English Slang Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What does the slang word 'chuffed' mean?

Confused and uncertain

Annoyed or upset

Very happy and excited (correct)

Tired and uninterested

In which context is the word 'chuffed' used?

Everyday conversations (correct)

Academic writing

Formal business meetings

Contentious discussions

Which statement best describes the audience for the slang words being taught?

Only British people

Most British English speakers (correct)

Only tourists in Britain

Only young people

What is a likely reason for teaching slang like 'chuffed'?

To make everyday conversations more interesting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the video mentioned?

To teach commonly used British English slang words Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'dodgy' imply when describing a person?

A little suspicious Signup and view all the answers

Which situation would likely cause someone to feel 'gutted'?

Experiencing a disappointment Signup and view all the answers

What is the common meaning of 'knacked'?

Very tired Signup and view all the answers

If someone says they are 'skint', what does it mean?

They are lacking money Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'brolly'?

An umbrella Signup and view all the answers

What does 'peckish' mean?

Slightly hungry Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'faff'?

To do something inconveniently Signup and view all the answers

Which slang term refers to a cup of tea?

A cuppa Signup and view all the answers

What does 'wicked' typically mean in British slang?

Very good or amazing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lurgy' refer to?

A general illness Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'bangers and mash'?

Sausages and mashed potatoes Signup and view all the answers

When someone says, 'let's grab a pint', what are they likely suggesting?

To drink a beer Signup and view all the answers

What does calling something 'rubbish' imply about its quality?

It is poor quality Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to nick' mean?

To steal something Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

British English Slang

Chuffed: Means very happy and excited about something that has happened.
Dodgy: Can have different meanings depending on the context. Can mean suspicious, dangerous, or of poor quality (e.g., food).
Fancy: Used when asking someone if they want to do something, if they are interested.
Knacked: Means very tired, exhausted.
Wicked: Means something is very good, amazing.
Brolly: Means umbrella.
Gutted: Means very disappointed, sad about something that didn't happen.
Loo: Means toilet.
Loo Roll: Means toilet paper.
Rubbish: Means something is not very good quality.
Skint: Means someone has no money.
Ta: Informal way of saying thank you.
Telly: Means television.
Bangers and Mash: Traditional British dish consisting of sausages and mashed potatoes.
Cuppa: Means cup of tea.
Fiver: Means £5.
Tenner: Means £10.
Quid: Means pound, but is always singular (e.g., one quid, five quid).
Peckish: Means slightly hungry.
Faff: Means something is annoying and inconvenient to do.
Nick: To steal something.
Bonkers: Means something is crazy, insane.
Pint: Means a beer.
Chippy: Means a chip shop.
Lurgy: Means illness, often used when someone has the flu or a bad cold.
Blimey: An exclamation of surprise, shock, or anger.

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Test your knowledge of British English slang with this fun quiz! This quiz features various slang terms and their meanings, from 'chuffed' to 'bangers and mash'. See how many you can recognize and understand!